Assistant PM

Company Overview

Taylor Hopkinson has partnered with a global renewable energy solutions provider supporting large-scale infrastructure and construction projects across international markets. The organisation is expanding its project execution capability in Japan and is seeking a motivated project professional to support safe, efficient delivery of complex projects.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager across the full project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution and close-out. This role plays a key part in coordinating stakeholders, maintaining governance standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in initiating, planning, controlling, and closing project activities

• Ensure projects are executed in line with agreed scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and execution strategy

• Coordinate contractors, vendors, customers, and site teams on operational requirements

• Track customer deliverables and ensure timely, accurate information flow

• Support QHSE initiatives and promote a strong safety-first culture on site

• Maintain internal project governance, reporting, and management system requirements

• Contribute to effective stakeholder alignment across technical, commercial, and operational teams

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Contracts, or a related discipline

• 3-5 years of project management experience in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

  • Candidates with 5-7 years of experience are preferred

• Experience with modular construction projects is highly desirable

• Strong understanding of project value chains and commercial drivers

• Familiarity with Stage Gate models, risk management, and new product introduction processes

• Solid contractual and technical awareness

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent) preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, BI tools, or ERP systems is an advantage

Competencies

• Strong safety mindset with the ability to influence positive safety behaviours

• Able to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines

• Clear, professional communicator in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)

• Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach

• Culturally aware and comfortable working in international environments

• Willingness to travel as required

• Valid Japanese driver’s license