Assistant Project Manager

An Assistant Client-Side Project Manager role is available in Chatswood with a dynamic development and project management consultancy.

The position is a part-time role with a future extension into a full-time role and offers attractive remuneration for the right candidate who has the experience, attitude, and strive to succeed.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the property development and or construction industry sector as an Assistant Project Manager or related administrative or management role. The successful candidate will be looking after the daily project tasks and expanding their knowledge and skills in the DM and PM consultancy area.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn to manage all facets of a project.  The successful candidate will possess an eye for detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude, and relevant work experience.

Role Description:

• Assist with feasibility studies, market research, and due diligence relating to potential acquisitions.
• Ensure the Project is briefed, scoped, designed, and delivered by the business strategy in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Prepare project budgets and schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Supervision and management of the head contractors’ obligations including cost, time, and quality
• Procurement and payment of consultants, contractors, and suppliers; including negotiation and contract administration
• Assist with the management of internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with the preparation of sales and marketing material
• Assist with the management of design development and review against relevant design standards
• Track, forecast, monitor & control development budgets/expenditures and reporting using the company’s accounting and project management systems
• Prepare monthly cost reports and weekly meeting minutes in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Prepare the tender & contract award process in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Preparation & administration of head contracts & subcontracts in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Assist the management of project delivery to ensure cost, time, and quality objectives are met
• Manage authority approvals
• Ensure effective communication and management of project variations
• Document & monitor progress on site, participate in site & team meetings, take meeting minutes
• Manage the certification process including obtaining all certification and documentation required for the Occupation Certificate
• Manage the handover & defects liability process relating to all stakeholders including the preparation of handover manuals.

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in the residential and/or commercial development/construction industry as an Assistant Project Manager or similar role
• Qualifications in Building, Construction, Project Management or related field
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration
• Demonstrated experience in achieving customer-focused outcomes
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Developed stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ambition, attention to detail, resilience, and a positive attitude