Assistant Project Manager

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) works in construction and fit-out projects. The Assistant Project Manager (MEP) ensures seamless integration of MEP services with civil and interior works, maintaining project timelines, quality standards, and effective stakeholder coordination through all phases up to final handover.

Job Description

About the Role:

1. Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist Project Manager in overall MEP planning and execution
• Review drawings (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV)
• Coordinate with design consultants, architects, and vendors
• Prepare MEP execution strategy as per project timeline

2. 🏗️ Site Execution & Supervision

• Monitor day-to-day MEP site activities
• Ensure installation as per approved drawings and specifications
• Supervise contractors (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting)
• Ensure proper sequencing with civil & interior works

3. 📊 Quantity & Billing Support

• Assist in quantity take-offs (BOQ verification)
• Track material consumption vs BOQ
• Verify contractor bills and RA bills
• Support in cost control and variation tracking

4. 🧾 Documentation & Approvals

• Prepare and track:
  • Shop drawings
  • Material submittals
  • Method statements
• Ensure approvals from client/consultant before execution
• Maintain proper documentation (important for audits & handover)

5. ⚡ MEP Coordination (Very Critical in Fit-Out)

• Coordinate between:
  • HVAC vs ceiling layouts
  • Electrical vs furniture/workstations
  • Fire fighting vs services clashes
• Participate in coordination meetings
• Resolve site clashes quickly (MEP + Interior coordination is key)

6. ⏱️ Project Scheduling & Tracking

• Assist in preparing project schedules (MS Project/Primavera)
• Track progress vs baseline
• Identify delays and escalating issues
• Ensure milestone achievement

7. 🔍 Quality Control

• Ensure all MEP works meet quality standards
• Conduct inspections and checklist verification
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and standards

8. 🦺 Safety Management

• Ensure safety practices at site (especially electrical & working at height)
• Coordinate with safety team
• Conduct toolbox talks for MEP workers

9. 🧯 Testing & Commissioning

• Assist in:
  • HVAC testing & balancing
  • Electrical testing (IR, continuity, load testing)
  • Fire alarm & sprinkler testing
• Ensure all systems are functional before handover

10. 📦 Handover & Closeout

• Prepare:
  • As-built drawings
  • O&M manuals
  • Snag list clearance
• Support final handover to client

💡 Additional Skills Required

• Strong coordination skills (MEP + Interior integration)
• Knowledge of codes (NBC, NFPA, local authority norms like BMC/NMMC)
• Software:
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Project / Primavera
  • Excel (for tracking & reporting)

About You:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/MEP with 5+ years of experience in MEP execution for construction or fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, and ELV coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as NBC, NFPA, and local authority regulations.
• Good coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills, especially in handling MEP and interior integration.

 

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.

 

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