Assistant Project Manager - General Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing general construction projects from project award through completion, handover, and defect liability period.
• Plan and coordinate project schedules, procurement, subcontractors, suppliers, manpower, and site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout project execution.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, M&E, and other construction trades in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Review drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical requirements, and assist in resolving site and coordination issues.
• Monitor site progress, workmanship, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance through regular site inspections and project meetings.
• Assist with project documentation, including progress claims, variation orders (VOs), procurement, cost control, reporting, and completion documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning, defects rectification, and project handover.
• Support tender preparation, technical submissions, and pre-award planning where required.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in general building, construction, A&A, or main contractor projects.
• Good understanding of construction methods, architectural, structural and M&E coordination, and project delivery processes.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiar with project planning, procurement, subcontractor coordination, progress claims, and variation orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or Microsoft Project is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced site environment and travel when required.