Assistant Project Manager

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Venezia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is a global project and cost management consultancy providing solutions across construction, real estate and infrastructure. We seek a capable project assistant to support day-to-day delivery, follow PM processes, and help coordinate tenders, risk reviews and contract documentation.

You will develop knowledge of the construction lifecycle, assist with programme management and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Limited technical project management skills; PM processes for risks and issues.
• Understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with client and staff.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of projects with minimal supervision.
• Assist in tender preparation, contractor selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk and value management activities.
• Maintain project programs and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver outputs accurately and on time, in line with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

PM processes

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

• Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.
• Provide support on day-to-day delivery of projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Support preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk and value management.
• Support contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting, project meetings and other administration-based tasks.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Support development and management of the project programmes and obtaining the buy-in off all stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Limited technical project management skills. More developed skills around following PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Change control.
• Developing an understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A basic understanding of leadership techniques.
• 2+ years’ experience.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.