Junior Project Manager

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Junior Project Manager Position Objective Provide project management support and administrative coordination for construction. Manage project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery within schedule and budget parameters while maintaining quality standards, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting documentation and compliance processes.

Project Management & Execution Assume responsibility for initiating, designing, planning, controlling, executing, monitoring, and closing projects from concept through completion. Maintain strict control of project scope, costs, and schedule timelines, implementing corrective actions proactively to minimize deviations and impacts. Coordinate all project activities between clients, IT teams, consultants, architects, contractors, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution. Monitor project progress against established schedules and budgets, providing meeting minutes, regular status updates and identifying potential delays or cost overruns. Take direct action and support to address risks, technical difficulties, or obstacles that could impact project delivery or quality. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Participate in weekly client meetings, presenting project status, addressing concerns, and aligning on priorities and deliverables. Serve as primary liaison coordinating communication and activities across multiple stakeholder groups including clients, technical teams, and service providers. Ensure full compliance with project objectives through proper structuring and implementation of management processes, reporting mechanisms, and adequate controls. Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance Supervise construction activities and supplier integration, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Conduct site visits to monitor construction work progress, verify quality standards, and ensure uniformity of processes and general conduct. Ensure compliance with client hiring policies, transparency requirements, and procurement procedures throughout project lifecycle. Financial & Contract Management Support preparation of cost estimates, quotations, and purchasing recommendations for materials, services, and contractor engagement. Review and approve supplier negotiations and provide recommendations to clients regarding contractor selection and contract terms. Process and track payments, invoicing, and contract documentation in accordance with client policies and project budgets. Conduct value engineering processes to guarantee optimal cost-benefit outcomes within approved budget parameters. Risk & Documentation Management Implement risk management and mitigation strategies, identifying potential issues and developing contingency plans to protect project outcomes. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including contracts, policies, schedules, progress reports, and closeout materials. Develop project charts, schedules, and tracking tools to support effective monitoring and stakeholder communication. Coordinate technical team hiring and commissioning processes, ensuring proper onboarding and resource allocation.

Requirements Education:  Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering (Civil, Industrial, or related discipline). Architecture background strongly preferred for this role.