Assistant Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Hong Kong. In this role, you will support the delivery of construction and workplace projects, assisting in planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication. A Bachelor's degree in project management or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Strong communication skills and fluency in Mandarin and English are essential. The role offers an inclusive environment, adhering to equal opportunity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in relevant project management software is advantageous.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct research and data collection to support decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Track project progress and prepare updates and reports.
• Manage change control processes and communicate with stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and produce timely minutes.

Skills

Project management principles

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in project management software

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the delivery of construction and workplace projects across all phases. You will assist in planning, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Assist in the delivery of project management services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking to support decision‑making.
• Establish and maintain effective project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the development and updating of detailed project plans and schedules.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress and performance indicators; prepare updates and reports.
• Manage change control processes and maintain accurate change logs.
• Draft formal progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement: liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and produce accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• Support communication flow between internal and external teams.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in project management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) is a plus.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken) is essential.

KPI

• Maintain 100% accuracy in project documentation with all reports.
• Attend 95% of scheduled project meetings and distribute meeting minutes within 24 hours.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date risk and issue register with 100% of identified risks logged and reviewed weekly.

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 all sectors of the community.