About this Assistant Project Manager role at Cushman & Wakefield
Job Title
Assistant Project ManagerJob Description Summary
This role is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects. This role involves technical leadership, project management, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards.Job Description
About the Role:
- Lead the design and analysis of civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, water systems, and infrastructure works
- Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site staff
- Coordinate with architects, surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with local codes, industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
- Conduct site inspections and resolve technical or construction-related issues
- Prepare and review tender documents, cost estimates, and contract documents
- Liaise with clients and regulatory authorities to obtain approvals and permits
- Support continuous improvement in engineering practices and project delivery
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification
- Minimum 8–12 years of relevant civil engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, ETABS)
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and project management principles
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
- Full-time position with potential for extended hours during critical project phases
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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