Assistant Project Manager

WSP USA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leave flexibility up to 8 weeks

Leadership development & mentoring

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Australia to support delivery of transmission, substation, renewable and generation projects. You will manage budgeting, documentation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring schedules align with milestones and variances are analysed for proactive action.

You will work within our Power & Energy Project Delivery team, collaborating across disciplines and supporting multiple PMs with ERP systems and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting and project controls.
• Experience in a project management environment (Power & Energy or Mining/Industrial advantageous).
• Ability to build client relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end project delivery and engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (PMPs, risk registers, HSE plans).
• Assist with project budgeting and financial tracking in ERP systems.
• Monitor progress, update budgets, forecast costs and analyse variances.
• Support monthly invoicing, purchase orders and creditor approvals.
• Coordinate with the Project Finance Specialist on budgets and WBS updates.
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with milestones.
• Manage project changes and supporting documentation.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project controls

Client relationships

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Oracle

SAP

ProjectWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

What If You Could Do the Kind of Work the World Needs?

At WSP, you can. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in energy, contribute to nation‑shaping infrastructure, and help deliver secure, reliable and future‑ready power solutions. From solar, wind, hydropower and battery storage through to transmission, distribution and complex grid automation projects—your work will directly support Australia’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.

We value curiosity, diverse perspectives and people who thrive in collaborative environments. If you meet most (not all) of the criteria below, we still encourage you to apply—training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Project Manager within our Power & Energy Project Delivery team, you will support and drive end‑to‑end delivery of transmission, substation, renewable and generation projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support end‑to‑end project delivery and engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (PMPs, risk registers, HSE plans).
• Assist with project setup, budgeting and financial tracking in ERP systems.
• Monitor progress, update budgets, forecast costs and analyse variances.
• Support monthly invoicing, purchase orders and creditor approvals.
• Coordinate with the Project Finance Specialist on budgets and WBS updates.
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with milestones.
• Manage project changes, variations and supporting documentation.
• Assist with mobilisation, travel logistics and document control.
• Prepare health & safety documents, proposals and ad‑hoc project materials.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as a project representative.
• Organise meetings, take minutes and track action items.

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic project environment and brings a combination of technical, financial and stakeholder management capability.

You’ll Bring:

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and project controls.
• Previous experience, ideally 1-3 years, in a project management environment (Power & Energy or Mining/Industrial environments highly advantageous).
• Ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, ProjectWise, etc.).
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage priorities and support multiple Project Managers.

Our Offer

At WSP, you’ll have the scale, support and flexibility to do meaningful work while growing your career your way. You’ll be part of an inclusive team that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact.

• Competitive pay and salary continuance insurance
• Hybrid working and the option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leave
• Leadership development, mentoring, secondments and global mobility
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave with tailored return‑to‑work support
• A culture that celebrates diverse voices and thrives on collaboration
• Purpose‑driven work that builds sustainable, resilient communities

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits (https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits) page.