New York, New York
Fountain Valley, California
Austin, Texas
Posted: 04-Jan-26
Location: PDS,
Type: Full Time
Internal Number: R295515
Job Title
Assistant Project ManagerJob Description Summary
The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring that construction activities are completed on time and within budget. The role involves using project management tools and techniques to plan resources, forecast progress, and report deviations from the baseline schedule.Job Description
About the Role:
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop detailed project schedules (baseline, weekly, and monthly) using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent software.
- Define project scope, work breakdown structure (WBS), and key milestones.
- Identify critical paths, dependencies, and potential risks to project timelines.
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Track project progress against the baseline schedule.
- Prepare and update weekly/monthly progress reports for management and clients.
- Highlight delays, analyse causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Forecast completion dates and evaluate time impacts due to changes or variations.
- Coordination
- Collaborate with site engineers, project managers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure accurate schedule data.
- Support project control meetings and client presentations.
- Coordinate with the cost control team to align schedules with budgets and cash flow projections.
- Resource Planning
- Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements in line with the project timeline.
- Identify resource constraints and propose adjustments to optimize utilization.
- Risk & Change Management
- Assess the impact of design changes, site conditions, and other variations on the project schedule.
- Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EoT) claims and delay analysis reports.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain schedule-related documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and contractual obligations.
- Support preparation of project control procedures and progress measurement systems.
3-5 bullet points of key selection criteria
About You:
- Education: Bachelorâ™s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Experience: Typically, 8â“10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the construction industry (buildings, infrastructure, or industrial projects).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and project management principles.
- Familiarity with EPC contracts, FIDIC, and EoT claim preparation is an advantage.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and reporting ability.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
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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 it.
- Being part of a growing global company.
- Career development and promotion 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 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.
