Assistant Project Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with Project Managers, cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities.
• Support the development of project schedules, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Track project deliverables, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Identify potential project risks and assist in implementing mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes, quality standards, and project governance.
• Facilitate project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Support change management and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project management tools and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in budget tracking, invoicing, and resource utilization reporting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar role.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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