Assistant Project Manager

Wsp; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and delivery across development and construction phases. You will assist Project Managers, track milestones, manage costs, and help maintain project documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 2–6 years in project coordination or similar roles, with experience in energy, infrastructure, or consulting. Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 2–6 years' experience in project coordination, project controls, or assistant PM roles (ideally in energy, infrastructure, or consulting).
• Experience with project controls functions (cost, schedule, reporting, risk tracking).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel (advanced), or similar reporting tools.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across distributed/global teams.
• Exposure to transmission, renewables, or infrastructure projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and delivery, assisting Project Managers across development and construction phases.
• Maintain and track project schedules, deliverables, and key milestones (including stage gates and hold points).
• Assist with cost control activities, including forecasting, invoicing, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Support change management processes, including variations, claims tracking, and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain project reporting, including progress reports, dashboards, and risk registers.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, and clients) to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.
• Support design management activities, including document control, design reviews, and interface tracking.
• Contribute to risk and issue management, ensuring risks are tracked, escalated, and mitigated.
• Support proposal preparation and bid submissions where required.
• Drive consistency in project processes, templates, and reporting standards.

Skills

Project planning

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Reporting tools

Stakeholder coordination

Design management

Risk management

Bid submissions

Process standardization

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Project Manager

Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

What You'll Do:

• Support project planning and delivery, assisting Project Managers across development and
  construction phases
• Maintain and track project schedules, deliverables, and key milestones (including stage
  gates and hold points)
• Assist with cost control activities, including forecasting, invoicing, budget tracking, and
  variance analysis
• Support change management processes, including variations, claims tracking, and
  documentation
• Prepare and maintain project reporting, including progress reports, dashboards, and risk
  registers
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, and clients) to ensure
  alignment on scope and deliverables
• Support design management activities, including document control, design reviews, and
  interface tracking
• Contribute to risk and issue management, ensuring risks are tracked, escalated, and
  mitigated
• Support proposal preparation and bid submissions where required
• Drive consistency in project processes, templates, and reporting standards

What we will love about:

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related
  discipline
• 2-6 years' experience in project coordination, project controls, or assistant PM roles
  (ideally in energy, infrastructure, or consulting)
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and delivery processes
Experience with project controls functions (cost, schedule, reporting, risk tracking)
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel (advanced), or similar
  reporting tools
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing
  priorities
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across distributed/global teams
• Exposure to transmission, renewables, or infrastructure projects is desirable
• Build core project management and controls capability on major international energy
  projects
• Work closely with senior PMs across Australia and global teams
• Gain exposure to end-to-end delivery of utility-scale renewable and network projects
• Progress into Project Manager or specialist Project Controls roles

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can.