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Illawarra Mercury

Assistant Project Manager – Client Side

Illawarra Mercury
Australia · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Work across smaller capital works as well as large new developments $80m+

Exposure to full project lifecycle – from concept through to handover Flexible working, great culture and excellent career growth opportunities Join a developer transforming aged care and independent living environments amongst other sectors.

Our client is a well-established property developer delivering projects across aged care and independent living amongst other sectors. Their current portfolio includes a range of new residential construction, infrastructure upgrades, complex refurbishments and improvements across multiple states. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Assistant Development Manager to support their team in delivering a diverse range of projects — from major developments valued at $80m+ as part of a much larger pipeline of work to an ongoing minor capital works program exceeding $10 million annually. This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain deep exposure across the full development lifecycle in a mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with Development Managers to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery across multiple concurrent projects. You will contribute to project planning, delivery, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and reporting across various asset types and stages. The ideal candidate will have: Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field 3+ years' experience in property development, construction management, or project management Solid understanding of the property development lifecycle from concept through to completion Experience in supporting or managing construction projects (residential, commercial, or mixed-use) Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, ideally Argus EstateMaster) Familiarity with budgeting, cost management and construction scheduling Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder coordination and negotiation ability Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Results-driven mindset and the ability to manage competing deadlines This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email on [email protected] or Sam Barnes via email on [email protected] for further information.

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Posted
Jul 16, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Coniston

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