Assistant Project Manager - Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects in Singapore. Working alongside the Project Manager and the wider project team, you will support projects across the full lifecycle, from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and close-out. The role suits someone with an engineering or construction background who enjoys technically demanding, fast-paced project environments.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering projects from inception through completion and handover.
• Coordinate project activities across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and close-out.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, milestones, trackers and progress reports.
• Monitor progress against schedule, budget, quality and safety, and escalate risks or delays.
• Maintain risk registers and support mitigation and change-control activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, designers, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Support tendering and procurement, including scopes of work, RFP documentation and bid evaluations.
• Assist with budget tracking, cost reporting, forecasts, variations and commercial documentation.
• Take part in design reviews, constructability reviews and value-engineering exercises.
• Attend and, where appropriate, chair coordination and progress meetings; prepare agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections and support testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 2+ years of relevant project management, project engineering or construction experience.
• Exposure to semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, data centre, cleanroom, industrial or other mission-critical projects is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Comfortable working on site and with multidisciplinary, international teams.

Required skills

• Understanding of M&E/building services, construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Project controls: programme, cost, risk, change and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project or similar tools are advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to write professional reports and minutes.