Assistant Project Manager (Retail)

Turner & Townsend; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Retail) to assist the Project Manager with governance and administration tasks. The role requires 1-4 years of project management experience and a relevant degree. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This is a full-time position within the construction and consulting industry.

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field.
• 1 – 4 years project management experience.
• Ability to work within a large team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of project governance and administration documentation.
• Track project progress and provide regular project status reports.
• Support design management and procurement activities.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Stakeholder consultation

Report writing

Collaboration in a team

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Retail)

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Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

• Preparation and maintenance of project governance and administration documentation
• Track project progress and provide regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders
• Produce meeting minutes, agendas and monthly reports
• Support design management and procurement activities.
• Support stakeholder consultation
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders
• Implement T&T safety on projects checklist to ensure compliance
• Assist the Project Manager and Project Director with tasks such as cost reporting, programme, service provider performance monitoring, risk register updates, quality assurance, etc.
• Conduct tender research and collate potential bid work
• Assist with bids for future work in the region, including bid plans and liaison with the risk team.

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or equivalent qualification relating to a technical field: Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cost Management or relatable trade experience
• 1 – 4 years project management experience (ideally client side/consulting)
• Ability to work within a large team environment and bring growth mindset
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and writing skills
• Experience in retail project management is ideal

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Project Management, Consulting and Engineering

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from all sectors of the community.

Working Environment

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.