Assistant Project Manager

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager (Laguna - 12 months fixed-term)

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in the planning, design coordination, execution, and delivery of industrial and manufacturing facility projects. The role assists in managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project outcomes.

Working closely with the Project Manager, consultants, contractors, and client representatives, the APM helps coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, industrial, process utility, and architectural systems. The position is responsible for monitoring project progress, coordinating resources, maintaining project controls, supporting procurement and contract administration activities, preparing project reports, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a licensed engineer with experience in industrial construction projects and a desire to develop into a lead project management role while gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery, from design through commissioning and handover.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Project Coordination & Delivery
  • Support the Project Manager in the planning and execution of industrial and manufacturing construction projects.
  • Coordinate project activities to ensure alignment with approved schedules, budgets, and project objectives.
  • Assist in monitoring project progress and identifying potential risks, delays, and issues requiring escalation.
  • Ensure project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

• Design & Technical Coordination

  • Coordinate with consultants, designers, contractors, and client representatives regarding technical and design matters.
  • Review engineering and construction drawings for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
  • Track design deliverables and support design review and approval processes.
  • Assist in managing design changes and maintaining change control logs.

• Construction Management Support

  • Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and quality.
  • Participate in site coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action trackers.
  • Monitor contractor performance and support resolution of construction issues.
  • Verify progress against approved project schedules and milestones.

• Cost & Commercial Support

  • Assist in project budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting activities.
  • Review contractor progress claims and supporting documentation.
  • Track variation orders, change requests, and procurement schedules.
  • Support tendering and contractor evaluation processes.

• Project Controls & Reporting

  • Maintain project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and action trackers.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports for clients and management.
  • Monitor project KPIs and highlight potential impacts to schedule, budget, or quality.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project performance.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Support communications between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Assist in organizing project meetings, workshops, and site visits.
  • Follow up on action items and commitments from project stakeholders.
  • Foster positive working relationships across the project team.

• Health, Safety & Quality

  • Promote compliance with project safety requirements and company policies.
  • Monitor site adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations as required.
  • Support implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures.

About You:

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Must be a Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PME/RME) or Licensed Electrical Engineer (PEE/REE).

• Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in construction project delivery, engineering, or project coordination roles.
  • Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or mission-critical facility projects preferred.
  • Exposure to construction project management, contractor coordination, and site supervision activities.

• Technical Skills

  • Understanding of industrial facility design and construction processes.
  • Knowledge of MEP systems, utility infrastructure, and construction methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
  • Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on tasks and action items.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities.

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