Assistant Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Gurugram District, Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in India to lead end-to-end project delivery from planning to close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budgets, and statutory requirements.

You will serve as the main liaison among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, guiding planning activities, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to establish a solid execution framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (master’s in construction management preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in project management for large-scale, mixed-use, Hospitality & Commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, contract administration, construction methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools (MSP/Primavera), and MIS/reporting systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from planning through execution and close-out.
• Serve as primary point of contact between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align requirements and execution strategies.
• Conduct regular Project Review Meetings to monitor milestones.
• Monitor progress against timelines and budgets, mitigate risks.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and risk logs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MSP/Primavera

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Construction Management

Tools

MSP/Primavera

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, from planning through execution and close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budgets, stakeholder expectations, and statutory requirements.

Job Description

Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead project planning activities, including scope definition, budget development, scheduling, and resource allocation to establish a strong execution framework.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project requirements, design inputs, and execution strategies are fully integrated and aligned with overall project goals.

Conduct regular Project Review Meetings during Planning, Execution, and Close-out stages, ensuring timely resolution of issues, approval of deliverables, and adherence to project milestones.

General Responsibilities

Evaluate project execution plans, schedules, cost estimates, and construction methodologies for feasibility, efficiency, and compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Monitor and manage project progress against approved timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks.

Lead procurement coordination, contractor onboarding, and contract administration to ensure smooth mobilization and effective execution on site.

Conduct regular site visits to track progress, verify work quality, resolve on-ground challenges, and ensure alignment with approved drawings and specifications.

Prepare and maintain project documentation— including progress reports, dashboards, and risk logs to support informed decision-making and ensure audit-ready records.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (master’s in construction management or related field preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in project management for large-scale, mixed-use, Hospitality & Commercial projects within a PMC, developer, or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, contract administration, construction methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools (MSP/Primavera), and MIS/reporting systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive teams toward timely and quality project delivery.

Job/Country Specific Benefits

• Why join Cushman & Wakefield? As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from it.
• Being part of a growing global company.
• Career development and promotion from within culture.
• An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions.
• We focus on career progression and foster promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent.
• We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com