Location: 610 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6005

Date posted:

Country: Australia

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager based in Perth - Western Australia or Adelaide - South Australia .

In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers to support the successful delivery of construction projects. The main objective would be to assist PMs in improving their focus on delivery, schedule, and risk management as well as ensuring project close out delays are reduced.

Your responsibilities will include

- Administering Boost and Avetta applications to ensure contractor and site compliance requirements are met
- Preparing, issuing, and managing contracts, quotations, purchase requisitions (PRs), and purchase orders (POs)
- Monitoring open and aged POs within the JDE system and proactively following up to ensure timely closure
- Processing non‑PO invoices and coordinating shipping and logistics tracking
- Conducting weekly reviews of storage costs and freight invoices, acting as a procurement gatekeeper and escalating potential cost overruns
- Verifying timesheets, including overtime, allowances, and cost coding, prior to Project Manager approval
- Ensuring all quality documentation is completed and final defects are closed out to enable NIS
- Coordinating effectively with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales,



and Service teams to support cross‑functional project delivery

Qualifications

- A tertiary qualification in Building or Engineering and/or an Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certificate is preferred.
- Business or Commerce degree is preferred.
- Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in project management of Lift and Escalator installations would be an added advantage.
- Able to engage frequently and effectively with various stakeholders within Sales, New Equipment, Contract Management, Builders, Consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Excellent English communication skills – written and verbal.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Self‑starter who can work safely and efficiently in a energetic environment.
- Able to work autonomously and in a team with minimal supervision.
- Committed to excellence and innovation and has good work ethics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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