Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter - Abingdon, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Abingdon, VA

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager will join a high-end car showroom design and fit-out organization, contributing to the development of luxury showrooms from conception to delivery. This role involves working closely with a team of professionals, including Designers, Project Managers, and Branding Specialists, to ensure project objectives are met efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering Project Management tasks and duties including Employers' Agent, Project Monitoring, Brand Guardian services, and Cost Management.
• Support all aspects of typical construction projects such as site surveys, planning advice, consultants appointments, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, programming, and project execution.
• Ensure consistency and effectiveness of standard reporting templates and deliver regular reports to clients.
• Deliver high standards of contract administration (JCT) and consult with partnering professionals for best practices.
• Assist in the conclusion of feasibility stages and manage the early introduction of monitoring stages.
• Report on progress milestones and compliance with Manufacturer CI.
• Liaise with Design and Retail Planning teams to maintain brand standards and keep the team updated on changes.
• Implement templates for compliance tracking and reporting on projects, and manage the handover process for compliant sign-off.
• Manage early feasibility cost estimating outputs and ensure regular cost reporting to clients.
• Ensure project actions and duties are promptly closed out and provide regular client feedback.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar capacity within project management or construction.
• Familiarity with JCT forms of contract.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients, suppliers, consultants, and contractors at various levels.
• Ability to support senior management in delivering project management objectives efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in high-end showroom design and fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of brand standards and compliance tracking.
• Experience in cost management and feasibility studies.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career development and progression within the company.
• Supportive team environment with experienced professionals.