Assistant Project Manager (Laguna 12-Month Fixed Term)

Cushman & Wakefield Philippines Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Laguna on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support the Project Manager in planning, design coordination, and delivery of industrial facilities, overseeing budgets, schedules, safety and quality, and coordinating stakeholders.

The role requires a licensed engineer with 3–5 years in industrial construction, and exposure to multi-discipline project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Licensed engineer with PM/PE credentials.
• 3–5 years in construction project delivery or coordination roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities to meet schedules and budgets.
• Review drawings and maintain change logs.
• Monitor site progress and prepare status reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PME/RME)

Licensed Electrical Engineer (PEE/REE)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

Job Title Assistant Project Manager (Laguna 12-Month Fixed Term)

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in the planning, design coordination, execution, and delivery of industrial and manufacturing facility projects. The role assists in managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project outcomes. Working closely with the Project Manager, consultants, contractors, and client representatives, the APM helps coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, industrial, process utility, and architectural systems. The position is responsible for monitoring project progress, coordinating resources, maintaining project controls, supporting procurement and contract administration activities, preparing project reports, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a licensed engineer with experience in industrial construction projects and a desire to develop into a lead project management role while gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery, from design through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Delivery

  Support the Project Manager in the planning and execution of industrial and manufacturing construction projects. Coordinate project activities to ensure alignment with approved schedules, budgets, and project objectives. Assist in monitoring project progress and identifying potential risks, delays, and issues requiring escalation. Ensure project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

• Design & Technical Coordination

  Coordinate with consultants, designers, contractors, and client representatives regarding technical and design matters. Review engineering and construction drawings for completeness and compliance with project requirements. Track design deliverables and support design review and approval processes. Assist in managing design changes and maintaining change control logs.

• Construction Management

  Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and quality. Participate in site coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action trackers. Monitor contractor performance and support resolution of construction issues. Verify progress against approved project schedules and milestones.

• Cost & Commercial Support

  Assist in project budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting activities. Review contractor progress claims and supporting documentation. Track variation orders, change requests, and procurement schedules. Support tendering and contractor evaluation processes.

• Project Controls & Reporting

  Maintain project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and action trackers. Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports for clients and management. Monitor project KPIs and highlight potential impacts to schedule, budget, or quality. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project performance.

• Stakeholder Management Support

  Support communications between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Assist in organizing project meetings, workshops, and site visits. Follow up on action items and commitments from project stakeholders. Foster positive working relationships across the project team.

• Health, Safety & Quality

  Promote compliance with project safety requirements and company policies. Monitor site adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations as required. Support implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Education

  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PME/RME) or Licensed Electrical Engineer (PEE/REE).

• Experience

  3 to 5 years of experience in construction project delivery, engineering, or project coordination roles.

  Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or mission-critical facility projects preferred.

  Exposure to construction project management, contractor coordination, and site supervision activities.

• Technical Skills

  Understanding of industrial facility design and construction processes.

  Knowledge of MEP systems, utility infrastructure, and construction methodologies.

  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and project reporting tools.

  Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Soft Skills

  Strong organizational and coordination abilities.

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on tasks and action items.

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Being part of a growing global company.
• Career development and a promote from within culture.
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield 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