The posting
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Purpose of the Position:
The key function of this role is to support the Project Manager by handling administrative and logistical tasks, helping with planning and execution, and co-ordinating communication to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.
- Responsibilities & Duties:
- Including but not limited to the following:
- Assisting the Project Manager in defining project scope, setting objectives, and creating timelines and budgets.
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks like scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, and managing project documentation.
- Act as central point of contact, facilitating communication between team members, clients, and vendors, and ensuring information is communicated effectively.
- Tracking project progress against the plan, monitoring the budgets, identifying potential risks, and preparing status reports and performance summaries.
- Help identify potential risks and implement corrective actions. Assist in managing changes to the project scope and budget.
- Assist in obtaining bids, reviewing contracts, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.
- Oversee specific aspects of project execution, ensure tasks are completing on time, and assist with final inspections and project closeout documentation.
Governance:
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
- Project Manager
- Team members
- Clients
- Suppliers
- Subcontractors
Person Specification
- Qualifications and experience
- A relevant university qualification – Project management, engineering, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical skills to identify trends and provide insights.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills for various stakeholders
- Be able to work under pressure, be a team player and have a high level of self-motivation.
- Possess the ability to use your initiative to ensure new skills and tasks are picked up easily.
- The flexibility to work additional hours whenever required.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.



