Assistant Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 38676 

Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you bestSalary packaging to suit your personal and financial circumstancesWorld-class learning and leadership programs 

About the job

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) position exists to support the project team and Partners in achieving Deloitte's objectives of delivering successful projects, from inception through construction delivery within the agreed timeframes and budget.
At Deloitte, there is also opportunity for APMs to be involved in development management, focusing on the front- end activities pre-construction, depending on the nature and scale of the development and resourcing requirements.

About the team  

The Infrastructure & Project Solutions team are focused on advising on some of the largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects and programs, as well as complex government services contracts. Our work spans the infrastructure lifecycle from policy and strategy development, to preparation of compelling, complex business cases through to designing and managing procurement processes to close transactions. We work across a range of sectors including transport, social infrastructure such as education, sports & recreation, as well as power and utilities infrastructure and precincts & urban renewal.

About the role

As an Analyst or Senior Analyst level practioner, you will: 

Work to the Project Leader's master program as a tool for the project management team to monitor, control and report on compliance by all parties with programs as approved by the client

Prepare and issue regular project reports to project teams, with assistance from Project Leader where required

Assist Project Leader to report all program performance, progress in terms of time, cost and quality

Document the management system in a project procedures manual

Upon completion of a project, assist the Project Leader to oversee commissioning, practical completion, defects list, end of project report

Assist Project Leader and project team to work with client to establish a design brief and develop a design program to meet requirements

Under guidance of Project Leader, coordinate with consultants to analyse design as it evolves against buildability and budget requirements

Contribute to ongoing value management of the design to maximize the value to the client

Assist in the design and coordination of the delivery of mock-up rooms and display suites if required

Coordinate the activities of all consultants and manage performance and oversee quality inspections, escalating to Project Manager and Project Leader if required

Provide assistance to clients and their specialist consultants employed directly including auditors, legal advisors, PR consultants, sales agents and managing agents

Along with Project Leader and Project Manager, represent the client in meetings that require coordination of works including meetings with consultants, construction manager/builder, sub-contractors and suppliers

Ensure effective communication is maintained with the design team, the authorities and the builder

With the assistance of the Project Manager and the consultants, establish required approvals, monitor and ensure all approvals are obtained

Negotiate with authorities to ensure compliance, escalating to Project Manager and Project Leader if required

Work within accounting procedures and costs controls to cover all stages of the project

Identify and escalate any risks, analyse and respond to any issue that may arise in relation to meeting budget

Throughout all phases, work to forecasts and budgets; monitor, analyse and forecast cash flows, action and settle accounts and rigorously enforce cost management procedures

Work to established procedures regarding the issue of variations and their costing feedback into the overall cost budget position and produce cost to completion information as requested by Project Manager

Assist Project Manager to develop the delivery strategy into the invitation to tender, and assist through tender process to a recommendation to the Project Leader as to the preferred contractor

Assist Project Manager to administer the agreement between the contractor and principal in conjunction with the Project Leader

After client approval is reached, assist Project Manager to finalise all contracts
 

About your Experience  

To succeed in this role you will need to have:

Demonstrated behaviour that is aligned with Deloitte valuesTertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. property, valuation, real estate, project management, construction and or other property discipline)Practical industry experience in the property industry highly regardedDemonstrated interest in property and development issuesDemonstrated knowledge of the property delivery process including an understanding of project management controlsDemonstrated knowledge of the property development process, including project design, authority liaison, town planning, project marketing, project financing, project construction and delivery, and the contractual and settlement processUnderstanding of preparation and management of and working to high level project programmes, with fundamental project management skillsAdvanced computer skills (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Project)High level of interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenConfident of own opinion and prepared to back their own judgment, being prepared to argue their position in an appropriate forumOpen to constructive feedbackExperience in dealing with strong characters with a sense of purpose

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.    

 We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.   

We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.   

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you

By applying for this job, you'll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We've designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.

---