Assistant Project Manager

Huntd Recruitment; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Phone allowance

Wellbeing days

Descripción de la vacante

Huntd Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a leading project management consultancy in Canberra. You will work with seasoned PMs across a diverse portfolio of fit-outs, refurbishments, precinct developments and capital works, gaining hands-on experience across the full lifecycle.

The role offers structured development, strong mentorship, and a clear progression pathway toward Project Manager. Early-career professionals with 1–4 years in related fields are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Strong stakeholder engagement and time management skills.
• A proactive mindset and interest in progressing to Project Manager level.
• 1–4 years’ experience in construction, design, engineering or the built environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design management
• Contract administration
• Site supervision
• Claims management
• Project controls
• Procurement
• Quality assurance
• Stakeholder engagement

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Proactive mindset

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar

Descripción del empleo

Join a leading project management consultancy delivering major government and commercial projects. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Assistant Project Manager to join a high‑performing Canberra team working across a diverse portfolio of fit‑outs, refurbishments, precinct developments and capital works. This role offers structured development, strong mentorship, and exposure to significant projects within the built environment.

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with experienced Project Managers, Senior PMs and Project Directors who will provide guidance, oversight and support. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle, including:

• Design management
• Contract administration
• Site supervision
• Claims management
• Project controls
• Procurement
• Quality assurance
• Stakeholder engagement

What We’re Looking For

• 1–4 years’ experience in construction, design, engineering or the built environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar
• Strong stakeholder engagement and time management skills
• Ability to obtain baseline security clearance (Australian citizenship required)
• A proactive mindset and interest in progressing to Project Manager level

Why This Role Stands Out

• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Flexible 40‑hour work week
• Buddy system + fortnightly development check‑ins
• Competency framework guiding training, development and promotion
• National and international presence

Salary & Benefits

• $95k–$105k + super
• Phone allowance
• Wellbeing days
• Clear APM → PM progression pathway

Additional information

• Work across diverse fit‑outs, refurbishments and capital works
• Strong mentoring, development pathway and supportive team
• Ideal for early‑career consultants ready to step up