Associate Project Manager Apprentice

PROJECT/PRACTICE RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Project Management:

• You will create and execute project programmes, revising them as required to meet changing project needs


• You will manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope


• You will produce technical specifications, procurement schedules, bid tabs and sub-contracts required for project procurement


• You will produce and review all deliverables before passing them to the Project Manager/Client


• You will monitor material deliveries and supplier manufacturing progress


• You will apply OSIL methodology effectively and enforce project standards


• You will prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures


• You will identify and minimise project risk and exposure


• You will ensure project documents are completed, current and correctly stored


• You will ensure OSIL communication nomenclature is used

Project Accounting:

• You will support tracking and reporting of team hours and expenses each month


• You will assist with project cash flow and liaise with the accounts team


• You will support project budget management


• You will assist with invoicing, revenue recognition, and monitoring payments


• You will help follow up on unpaid invoices when required


• You will assist in analysing project performance, including profitability, margins and utilisation

CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Financial Management - You will learn how project finances work, including profit and loss, revenue models and forecasting. You will understand OSIL’s pricing and invoicing processes, including variations. You will also gain awareness of margins, profitability and cost tracking, and help ensure project legal documents are completed


• Business Development - You will help identify opportunities for additional work within projects and support proposal and scoping activities. You will also assist in clearly communicating the company’s message in business development discussions


• Communication - You will take part in team and client meetings and keep others updated on project progress and changes. You will support clear presentations, share key information with senior colleagues, and help resolve or escalate issues appropriately


• Technical Understanding - You will develop a general understanding of project planning (MPP) and the company’s process capabilities, including site commissioning and training requirements. You will stay aware of new and emerging technologies and how they can be applied to client projects. You will also build awareness of contract frameworks, including IChemE and NEC conditions of contract

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

• Leadership - You will act as a role model and encourage others to develop their leadership skills


• Teamwork - You will work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to successful project delivery


• Client Management -You will support day-to-day client communication and help manage expectations throughout projects. You will build strong, lasting relationships with client contacts and work to understand their needs and objectives

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Innovator Development - You’ll be encouraged to develop your skills beyond required training and support others in their learning


• Internal Operations - You’ll help maintain compliance with company procedures


• Training - You’ll complete internal and external training to build your skills, and may also support training others or delivering on-site client training when required