Assistant Project Manager job description

The position of Assistant Project Manager recognises performance and responsibilities above that of Senior Project Engineer. It also recognises development potential and facilitates succession planning towards the role of Project Manager.

Job scope (budget, management, specific criteria):

The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to:
• Deputise for the Project Manager in their absence or as delegated
• Principally to assist the Project Manager with the following:
o Safe and efficient delivery of Projects to both Client and Company satisfaction.
o Ensure compliance with Company Operating and Financial Procedures within Projects
o Meet or exceed Project Profit targets (and where set, stretch target).
o Efficiently manage and secure Tenders with the support of Business Development.
• Interface between the Project Manager and Project Team

Main accountabilities:

• Assist with the management of all aspects of the project.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental
policies, procedures and reporting requirements.

• Become fully familiar with the financial and contractual aspects of the project including
deputising for the Project Manager (providing the necessary authority has been given).

• At all times adhere to the financial limits

• Assist with project delivery in accordance with agreed completion dates and client specific
deliverables.

• Manage and co-ordinate design and engineering concepts and process.

• Assist with the management of internal and external third party interfaces.

• Liaise with the Planning department to ensure all plans accurately reflect up to date project
status.

• Project team structure and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance within the project team with all business system procedures to ensure
accurate and timely reporting of company assets.
• Any other project or related activities as delegated by the Project Manager.

Typical background and experience required:
Must have:

• HNC equivalent or above in Engineering or Science based discipline.
• Previous Project Engineering experience. Computer literate.
• Willingness to accept responsibility when delegated.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Good communicator. Good workload management skills.
• Adherence to QHSE Rules on Site.
 
Nice to have:
• Degree and Professional membership of recognised institute.

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Assistant Project Manager job description