Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to deliver and oversee project works in a designated region. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management experience and excellent client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of project management in construction.
• Experience in large spreadsheet modeling and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of project works.
• Manage and enhance customer relationships.
• Identify, reduce, and manage project risks.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Project management qualification

Building services qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Database management

Job description

Job Description

The role: Assistant Project Manager - Regional role

Our Assistant Project Manager takes responsibility for delivering a project workload within a designated region, ensuring that all works are delivered to the agreed time, cost, and quality. You will be responsible for procurement, governance, and management of project works, as well as appropriate communications with building users and key contacts within P&FS. You will also provide support to a variety of projects and programmes to successfully deliver our project requirements on the BT account.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

1. Assist with the planning and manage scoping and delivery of project works across the designated region (and nationally where appropriate).
2. Follow, adhere, implement, and improve on required H&S and quality processes.
3. Identify, reduce, and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial, or otherwise) associated with every project.
4. Manage and enhance customer relationships to give customer confidence in the project service.
5. Manage suppliers and subcontractors and provide feedback on performance for future works.
6. Provide operational level reporting of projects and programs to ensure performance against agreed milestones.
7. Ensure CBRE policy and procedures are appropriate and implemented throughout the business.
8. Undertake contract administration including variations to contracts, instructions, and early warning notifications.
9. Report weekly and monthly on financial status and project progress.
10. Produce detailed project documentation using Microsoft Office software packages.
11. Maintain a commercial understanding of the terms and conditions of engagement with the supply chain.
12. Review supplier performance, price submissions, and negotiate to secure the best deals.
13. Manage project delivery to fixed costs and ensure value for money.
14. Assess, mitigate, and report on risks involved in project delivery.
15. Develop, maintain, and improve effective client relationships.
16. Communicate effectively with clients and operational teams.
17. Follow procedures and routines to align work with environmental policies and objectives.

Person Specification:

• Thorough working knowledge of project management and delivery in the construction industry through significant experience and training.
• Project management, building services, or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience supporting a wider team and being a committed team player.
• Client-facing skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security, and plumbing installations.
• Strong MS Excel skills, with proven experience in large spreadsheet modeling and management.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with Excel and database management, with the ability to enhance reporting systems.
• Logical process demonstration, good analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.