ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

**Key

Responsibilities**

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating and managing residential and commercial construction projects.
• Assist in preparing project work plans, construction schedules, timelines and implementation trackers.
• Coordinate daily site activities to ensure work progresses according to the approved programme.
• Follow up with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to ensure timely execution of works.
• Monitor project milestones and escalate delays, risks or constraints early.
• Attend project meetings, site meetings and coordination meetings as required.
• Support the Project Manager in managing project scope, timelines, resources and deliverables.
• Coordinate construction teams on site, including site supervisors, foremen, artisans, subcontractors and labour teams.
• Ensure site teams understand daily targets, work instructions and project priorities.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications and quality expectations.
• Follow up on site productivity, labour allocation, material usage and equipment availability.
• Support the resolution of site challenges that may affect project progress.
• Maintain professionalism and discipline among site teams.
• Read, interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical drawings where applicable.
• Review drawings and identify discrepancies, omissions or conflicts before and during construction.
• Raise technical queries, drawing inconsistencies or clarification issues to the Project Manager, consultants or relevant technical team.
• Support the preparation and tracking of RFIs, site instructions, technical approvals and drawing revisions.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, cost estimates and cost tracking schedules.
• Monitor project expenditure, variance against approved budgets.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, equipment and services.
• Report shortages, delays, poor-quality materials or supply issues that may affect project progress.
• Assist in preparing material schedules, procurement trackers and delivery reports.
• Ensure materials delivered to site are properly received, recorded and issued for use.
• Conduct routine site checks to confirm compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assist in identifying defects, poor workmanship and incomplete works.
• Support snagging, defect tracking and corrective action follow-up.
• Promote safe working practices on site.
• Ensure site activities are carried out in line with applicable safety procedures and construction site requirements.
• Report safety risks, incidents, non-compliance issues and corrective actions to the Project Manager.
• Support compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant construction regulations.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, site supervisors and client representatives where required.
• Track subcontractor performance against agreed scope, timelines, quality and cost expectations.
• Support the Project Manager in resolving site coordination issues.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with all project stakeholders.
• Prepare updates for internal project reviews and management meetings.
• Ensure instructions and decisions are properly documented and communicated.
• Ensure assigned tasks, reports and site follow-ups are completed within agreed timelines.
• Support the Project Manager in ensuring project deadlines are met.

**Qualifications

and Experience**

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management or a related built-environment field.
• Minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in construction project coordination, site management or assistant project management.
• Must have practical experience in residential housing projects and commercial building construction.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Experience preparing project reports, budgets, variance reports and progress updates.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, site operations, procurement, quality control and project documentation.
• Professional certification in Project Management, Construction Management, PMP, PRINCE2 or related training will be an added advantage.
• Membership or registration with a relevant professional body such as NCA, EBK, AAK, IQSK, ICPM, ACMK or another recognized construction/project management body will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, BIM tools or other construction/project management software will be an added advantage.