As Careers in Construction Month comes to an end, we wanted to highlight that careers in this industry aren’t always linear. Project Coordinator Jasmine Craft is a great example of that!
Jasmine joined us in January 2026 after spending over 5 years managing a range of projects across both the public and private sectors, including the £10.3M Build/ £15.4M project total Air and Space Institute in Newark!
Here is a look into how Jasmine began working in construction, her day-to-day role and career highlights.
What’s Careers in Construction Month?
Careers in Construction Month takes place every October to highlight the varied career opportunities within the industry. From the skilled trades on site, to finance and management within the office, this month aims to show people what is possible in the sector.
Jasmine’s Route into Construction
Jasmine didn’t start her career in construction. After leaving university with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education, she spent five years working with children and young people, first as a Primary School Teacher and then as Youth Manager at the Lincoln City Foundation.
Eventually, she decided it was time for a change and wanted to explore the construction industry. Her first move into the sector was as a Project Manager at Lincoln College, where she completed her APM Project Fundamentals qualification alongside becoming the Chair of Constructing Excellence Lincolnshire.
To continue to build on her project management experience within the construction sector, she joined Thornton Firkin LLP, a construction consultancy in Lincoln and then went on to work as a Project Engineer at Viridis Building Services.
Today, Jasmine is a Project Coordinator at Gusto Construction and has recently completed her Level 5 Diploma in Collaboration in Construction.
Being a Project Coordinator
The role of a Project Coordinator is varied, but the three main pillars always remain the same: time, quality, and cost. No matter what the day brings, it’s all about making sure everything on site stays on schedule, on budget, and to the high standards Gusto Construction is known for.
But what does being a Project Coordinator look like day-to-day?
Jasmine’s Typical Day
Start of the day: Review site progress, upcoming design requirements, and any outstanding technical queries (RFIs).
Cross-team communication: Liaise with architects such as Studio G, engineers, and site teams to ensure everyone is working from the latest information.
Design coordination: Coordinate responses to design queries and ensure actions are closed out promptly.
On-site support: Visit sites to review progress, support the site team, and ensure the design intent is being delivered.
Project Alignment: Work closely with our commercial, technical, sales, and construction teams to keep projects aligned with programme milestones.
Finding Solutions: Help resolve design and construction challenges by bringing the right people together and finding practical solutions.
End of the day: Update action trackers, coordinate next steps, and prepare for upcoming project milestones.
Jasmine’s Career Highlights
Looking back over her career so far, Jasmine has a lot of achievements to show for her time across education and construction.
University Degree: Achieved a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS.
Career Change: Successfully transitioned from education and youth work into project management and construction.
Industry Leadership: Appointed Chair of CE Lincolnshire, supporting collaboration between construction and education.
Ongoing Qualifications: Achieved the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification and, more recently, her Level 5 Diploma in Collaboration in Construction.
Project Experience: Managed projects across education, commercial & construction sectors.
Transferable Skills: Demonstrated that career paths are not always linear and that transferable skills can open new opportunities.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Jasmine’s route into construction shows that there is no single path into the industry. Whether you’re starting out or thinking about making a career change, transferable skills like communication, organisation, and problem-solving can take you far.
Interested in starting a career in construction? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for upcoming opportunities to join our team.
