Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

Acuity; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager to lead and support delivery across feasibility, planning, procurement, construction and handover. You will coordinate timelines, liaise with clients, consultants and contractors, monitor budgets and schedules, and prepare project documentation and reports on site.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in construction management or related discipline, plus strong communication and proficiency

Qualifications

• Project management skills and coordination capabilities.
• Experience coordinating timelines, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Site inspections and quality checks to ensure standards.
• Logistics management for materials, equipment and site resources.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in construction management or related discipline.
• Experience on Australian projects, preferably Victoria, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project timelines across feasibility, planning, procurement, construction and handover.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to maintain progress.
• Monitor budgets and schedules and prepare project documentation.
• Oversee site activities, conduct inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage logistics related to materials and equipment on site.
• Support risk management and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Site inspections

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

MS Office/PM software

Safety and quality

Australia project experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction management/engineering/project management

Job description

Company Description Acuity is a project management firm founded in 2019 with a mission to challenge conventional approaches and bring integrity back to the property and construction industry. With over 220 years of combined property experience in its leadership team, Acuity has delivered some of Australia’s most exemplary projects across four states. The company operates as a collaborative extension of clients’ teams, supporting the full project lifecycle from feasibility and planning through procurement and delivery. Acuity places strong emphasis on a heart-first approach to recruitment and culture, fostering a team of like-minded professionals who value both workplace design innovation and genuine human connection. Joining Acuity means working with a team at the forefront of workplace evolution in an environment that encourages professional growth and meaningful client relationships.

Role Description This full-time Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager role is an on-site position based in Brisbane, Australia. The role involves supporting and leading project delivery across feasibility, planning, procurement, construction, and handover phases. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, liaising with clients, consultants, and contractors, monitoring budgets and schedules, and preparing project documentation and reports. The position requires overseeing site activities, conducting inspections, managing logistics related to materials and equipment, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards. The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager will contribute to risk management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and upholding Acuity’s values of integrity and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Project management skills, including Project Management and related planning and coordination capabilities.
• Expediting-focused skills, such as Expeditor and Expediting, to manage timelines, deliveries, and supplier performance.
• Inspection experience, including conducting site Inspection and quality checks to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.
• Logistics Management skills to coordinate materials, equipment, and site resources efficiently.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in property, construction, or workplace fit-out projects within Australia, preferably in Victoria.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with capacity to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and ethical conduct in project delivery.