Assistant Project Manager (Property)

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative company with a portfolio of exciting projects. The Assistant Project Manager (Property) role forms an integral part of the Property team, supporting the Project Manager in delivering successful and timely property projects and achieving their project delivery goals. Internal and external communication is paramount to the success of this position, along with being a team player, willingness to be accountable, a commitment to compliance and following Fortescue policies and procedures. Fortescue offers team members genuine career paths, on-going training and personal development opportunities plus a highly competitive remuneration package.

• ​​Assistance with acquisitions and due diligence
• Preparation and management of project programmes
• Attending to project management activities including scope, time, cost, quality, risk and contract management/administration
• Co-ordination of planning and approvals
• Assist in organising and managing site meetings and project meetings
• Develop relationships and liaise regularly with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Development of design briefs, tenders, contract and other documentation
• Preparation and management of construction contracts (where applicable)
• Processing of progress claims and invoices
• Management of defect liability periods and handover
• Cash flow and feasibility preparation and management
• Planning and management of project budgets
• Project reporting, including reporting against project financial and performance metrics of project deliverables
• Feasibility analysis, due diligence and other reporting as required
• Any other tasks required to deliver the project to meet the project deliverables, and/or as directed by the Project Manager
• Adhere to and provide input into procedures, processes and quality control measures
• Actively participate in the development of new and improved processes and procedures for the team

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Property or a related discipline
• Previous experience in and a genuine passion for commercial office fit-outs / refurbishments and property development
• Experience in dealing with consultant teams
• Demonstrated ability to use creative thinking and negotiation strategies to co-ordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver successful project outcomes
• Confidence to make decisions and use initiative to find solutions when necessary
• Experience with financial cashflows and project feasibility modelling
• Highly-developed communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and see the bigger companywide picture
• Meticulous attention to detail with a proven ability to commit and remain focused on tasks and goals
• Committed to working with and developing procedures and processes
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant IT Applications

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.