Assistant Project Manager – Client Side

Growing multi state boutique Project Management consultancyExcellent project pipeline across Hotel, Hospitality, Office, Govt. & Education sectorsGreat culture, great team with excellent tenure with excellent progression opportunities
Running multiple projects through full life cycle from front end through to delivery on jobs from smaller up to $60m+ but sometimes to $100m+ across a variety of sectors
Our client is a growing boutique project management consultancy with an established pipeline of Education, Health, Hospitality, Hotels, Aged Care, Office and Government sectors to name a few. Projects can be fit-out / refurbishment as well as new build projects from smaller up to $60m+ and sometimes up to $100m+. They are now looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to join their successful team.
The candidate can come from a head contractor or a client side background (ideally having some client side experience but not essential) with excellent progression opportunities.
Candidates ideally will have experience working across a variety of construction projects in different phases of the construction lifecycle from front end through to delivery.
Candidates will need to have strong client facing and stakeholder management skillset with excellent communication skills and a can do attitude.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:Procurement of design consultants, construction contractors and other specialist consultantsContracts administration and claims managementManagement of statutory approval and design development processesExposure to various construction procurement models and contract typesIssues, risk and dispute managementDelivery of project management services to your client to agreed scope, schedule and fee budgetScope developmentPreparing tender submissionsDevelop and maintain strong network and deliver outstanding servicesManaging regulatory approvalsDesign co-ordinationStakeholder management and liaisonWorking in a “live” environment (the buildings remain open during construction)Health and safetyProgram managementConstruction management of project deliveryManagement of site variations and design changesCost management
Qualifications and Requirements:Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, construction management or similar1 to 4+ years’ experience in a client side PM role or head contractor experience would also be idealProven end to end project management skills from concept through to completionContract Administration experienceExposure to program management, managing timelines and critical pathsExperience of end to end project management on a variety of building projects, commercial fit out would be an advantageExcellent communication skillset both written and verbalHigh attention to detail and strong analytical skillsAbility to think on your feet and excellent problem solving skillsProficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project as well as experience with various industry standard contract forms ie; GC21, AS4000, AS4122 and AS4902Experience of running multiple smaller projects
This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Lisa Naughton via email on lisa.naughton@amida-recruit.com.au or Sam Barnes via email on sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au for further information.