Assistant Project Manager

Job Description:

• Lead and manage engagement with users, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are aligned with business objectives, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Provide overall management and direction to contractors, overseeing manpower planning, materials procurement, and equipment deployment within approved budgets and schedules.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of tender (RFQ) specifications, project plans, schedules, tender calls, and the evaluation and recommendation of submissions.
• Chair and participate in project and management meetings, drive decision‑making, and direct teams in resolving technical, commercial, and operational issues to meet client expectations.
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring proper testing & commissioning (T&C) and seamless handover of systems and equipment to end users.
• Direct and govern detailed testing and commissioning activities for all facilities upon project completion to ensure compliance, safety, and operational readiness.
• Provide managerial oversight and technical leadership by collaborating with engineers and technical teams on detailed specifications, reviews, and enhancements of existing facilities services systems.
• Monitor, control, and report on overall project implementation, key milestones, risks, and performance to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Ensure contractors deliver complete and compliant handover documentation, including as‑built drawings, T&C records, and Operation & Maintenance (OMM) manuals, in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review and endorse project progress reports for submission to senior management and clients, including status updates, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Undertake any other managerial and operational duties as assigned to support organisational and project objectives.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Diploma in Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Strong decision‑making, risk management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to lead teams through complex project challenges.
• Proven project management experience, including budget control, contractor management, stakeholder engagement, and end‑to‑end project delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, with experience reviewing and interpreting technical and management reports.