Assistant Project Manager- Civil

Turner-; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, execution, monitoring and successful delivery of construction projects. The role collaborates with project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance with quality and safety standards.

The incumbent will coordinate schedules, review drawings and contracts, track progress with MIS dashboards, and assist in procurement, change management and risk

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or real estate project execution.
• Experience in commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree as stated; PMP/PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overall project planning, execution, and coordination.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents.
• Track project progress and prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Identify potential project risks and support in implementing mitigation plans.
• Monitor project budgets, cost control measures, and resource utilization.
• Ensure adherence to project quality standards, statutory regulations, and safety requirements.
• Facilitate site meetings, record MOMs, and ensure closure of action items.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating material approvals, vendor timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Assist in managing change requests, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve project issues and ensure smooth project execution.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or Project Management certification

Job description

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge:We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together:We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone:We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of construction projects. The incumbent will work closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overall project planning, execution, and coordination.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents.
• Track project progress and prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Identify potential project risks and support in implementing mitigation plans.
• Monitor project budgets, cost control measures, and resource utilization.
• Ensure adherence to project quality standards, statutory regulations, and safety requirements.
• Facilitate site meetings, record MOMs, and ensure closure of action items.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating material approvals, vendor timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Assist in managing change requests, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve project issues and ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Project Management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or real estate project execution.
• Experience in commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use projects preferred.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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.

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.

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