Date Posted: 2026-03-26
Country: Australia
Location: LOC7005 : Unit 43, 25 Val Reid Crescent, Hume ACT 2620, Australia
Job Overview
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager based in Canberra, ACT. This is a full‐time role and reports to the Operations Manager for ACT and Southern NSW.
Responsibilities
* Ensures that the Installation teams maintain approved site programs, attend site meetings, and deliver projects on budget.
* Sets project objectives and priorities, assigns and reviews tasks, performance, and staffing requirements, and maintains the resource plan.
* Proactively reports project risk and deliverable issues and participates in monthly project reviews with the branch and head office.
* Ensures that reports, contract records, site diaries, accident reports, time sheets, and manpower charts are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
* Effectively communicates with various stakeholders within Sales, New Equipment, Contract Management, Builders, Consultants, and other project stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, government inspectors, consultants, and within Otis to understand business challenges and recommend innovative integrated business solutions.
* Manage and administer Otis NE & MODs contracts according to the Otis 'Sales Installation Process' (SIP).
* Maintains a high‐performance team by recruiting, developing, and motivating field labor, setting appropriate standards of performance, and coaching the team.
* Manage all aspects of safety in around your projects in conjunction with the NSW/ACT Safety Manager; this includes toolbox talks, site audits, training and project pre‐start process.
Qualifications
* Have a Bachelor's degree in Building/Engineering/Construction or related field.
* Those with an Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certificate would be preferred.
* Minimum of 3‐5 years of supervisory experience leading teams in a project management capacity within the lift industry.
* Strong people leader with strong consultative and problem‐solving skills.
* Effective communicator with solid English language skills, both written and oral.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
* Technically proficient, a self‐starter, and able to always work safely and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
* Able to work autonomously and in a team with minimal supervision.
* Commit to excellence and innovation, and have a good work ethic.
Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at .
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