Assistant Project Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Private Advertiser Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 2–3 years' post-graduate experience—ideally with strong estimation and contracts administration exposure—to support end-to-end delivery from design finalisation through to construction and close-out of Class 2/3 residential flat buildings and Co-living projects. You'll work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to keep time, cost, quality and safety on track.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in program, budget and procurement planning across design and construction phases.
  • Lead take-offs, trade package scoping, RFQs and tender evaluations; prepare recommendation reports.
  • Perform contracts administration: draft/let subcontracts, manage variations, progress claims, EOTs and RFI registers.
  • Coordinate consultants and authorities throughCC → construction → OC workflows in NSW (certifier interactions, compliance evidence, close-out packs).
  • Liaise with consultants, regulatory bodies and subcontractors to resolve design, compliance and delivery issues promptly.
  • Maintain document control and quality records; support defect management and practical completion.
  • Contribute to risk, WHS and environmental controls; support site coordination meetings and look-ahead planning.
  • On-site support/experience: attend site regularly to verify progress, quality and safety; assist with look-aheads, ITPs and hold points.
  • Compile reporting: cost trackers, cashflow, procurement logs, and dashboard updates for management.

You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
  • 2–3 years' post-grad experience with a main contractor or developer, including estimation and contracts admin (essential)
  • Working knowledge of NSW CC/OC processes and certifier requirements for Class 2/3 buildings.
  • Proven on-site exposure (walk-throughs, subcontractor coordination, QA/WHS participation).
  • Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication.
  • Full working rights in Australia (mandatory).
  • A "get-it-done" attitude - proactive, hands-on and solution-focused; willing to roll up your sleeves, follow through, and do what's required (safely, ethically and within compliance) to achieve outcomes.

Highly Regarded

  • CAD literacy for mark-ups/coordination.
  • Bluebeam for take-offs/mark-ups.
  • Excel power-user (lookups, PivotTables, cost tracking).
  • BuildPass (or similar) workforce/induction platform experience.
  • Familiarity with NCC/BCA, defecting systems and QA frameworks.

Why Join Us

  • Work on meaningful multi-residential and co-living projects with a direct line to decision-makers.
  • Real growth pathway into Project Management.
  • Supportive culture, modern tools and streamlined processes.
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Click Apply and include your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your Class 2/3 experience, estimation/CA responsibilities, on-site involvement and notice period.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights can be considered.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates will be contacted progressively.

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