Assistant Project and Program Consultant – Project Assistant
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Job Location:
Makati City - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
The Project Assistant will support the Project Manager to deliver the project to meet quality scope schedule and budgetary requirements according to the Project Management / Execution Plan. Overall accountability for the successful delivery of the project remains with the Arcadis Way Project Manager.
Role accountabilities:
- Take ownership of distinct elements project management assignments ensuring standards of delivery meet defined objectives and contribute towards successful delivery of a project or program.
- Proficiency & understanding of Project Management tools and the procedures to be followed that make process efficient.
- Clarify scope commit to deadlines and deliver quality outputs at agreed times.
- Provide guidance to other junior team members and may begin to supervise and train others in your team.
- Take a proactive role in evaluating processes sharing knowledge identifying opportunities and providing advice to help improve processes and systems.
- Provide a substantial role on less complex projects or elements of larger less complex projects and take ownership of distinct elements of the tasks / assignments.
- Work independently and have an in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience to complete most tasks but will seek support from senior team member on new or unusual areas of work.
- Apply analytical skills and technical methods to complete complex professional level tasks on time with value added.
- Interpreting and applying established policies.
- Act as a champion or sub-task led to deliver small tasks using new tools and train others in how to use them.
- To facilitate effective project management by adeptly managing and analyzing data identifying potential performance risks and issues and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
- Analyze all the risks and opportunities clearly communicate priorities and potential impacts.
- You will generally report to a GEC Leader although you may be asked to direct others on small to medium tasks on a recurring basis
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5-10 years related experience in in Project accounting Project Management & Project co-ordination.
- Experience operating in a global offshoring model.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is mandatory including the ability to liaise with peers and seniors and build relationships in the GEC and the countries we work with.
- Development of high level of competency with the Oracle ERP financial and project management system following training and with support.
- PMP/ APM / PRINCE2 certifications will be an add on advantage to the requirement.
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations their own career goals. And as a people first business it is why we will take the time to listen to understand what you want from your time here and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Bluebeam
- Construction Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Office Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
About Company
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets. We are more than 27,000 people, in over 70 countries, who are dedicated to improving quality of life. We do so by developing innovative solutions to create liveable cities, to establish a people-cent ... View more
