Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in delivering projects, taking ownership of defined parts of the project and preparing key deliverables for review. Over time, the role involves managing smaller, lower-complexity projects under supervision, while building readiness for the Project Manager position.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined project workstreams and deliver assigned outputs to the required quality and timeframe.
• Prepare key project plans, reports, trackers and other deliverables for review.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and client representatives at working level, escalating risks and issues early.
• Manage smaller, lower-complexity projects under the close supervision of a Project Manager.
• Support project controls, governance, HSEQ and commercial requirements.
• Make day-to-day decisions within assigned workstreams as directed by the Project Manager, and coordinate routine site and consultant activities.
• Do not approve variations, cost commitments or contractual instructions; escalate programme, cost, quality, safety and client issues to the Project Manager promptly.

Required profile

• 2+ years' experience in building construction, engineering, project management or interior fit-out works.
• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management or an equivalent construction-related discipline.
• Working understanding of Singapore's WSH regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Interest in working towards professional accreditation such as PMP, RICS or SISV.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Procore or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and developing commercial awareness of cost and programme management.