Assistant Project Manager

Galliford Try International Limited • Boston, MA

32d

About The Position

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of our Wessex Water projects across the Dorset area. In this role, you'll work closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your project management expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills - able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - capable of building positive relationships and facilitating collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset - adept at identifying issues and developing actionable solutions.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools - familiarity with agile, waterfall, or hybrid approaches is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively - take initiative while being an active team player.
• Attention to detail and accuracy - essential for managing documentation and ensuring data integrity.
• Experience with relevant software - such as Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project, Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Support the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Task Management: Help organize and delegate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure that all deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain clear and consistent communication between team members, stakeholders, and vendors; facilitate meetings and distribute updates.
• Administrative Support: Manage project documentation, maintain version control, schedule meetings, and prepare detailed reports for project stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather and analyze project data to track performance, identify issues, and provide regular updates to the project manager.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying potential risks, monitoring project health, and helping to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Budget Management: Support budget tracking and expense monitoring to ensure adherence to financial goals.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to ensuring that all deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations.
• Problem Solving: Help address challenges as they arise and work collaboratively with the project manager to develop effective solutions.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees