Assistant Project Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Assist with project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor progress and risks; propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare status reports, cost forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Support procurement, vendor selection, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE authority requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Help resolve technical issues with cross-functional teams.
• Attend site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Support change management, document control, continuous improvement, and lessons learned.
• Support sustainable construction practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five years of civil infrastructure project experience focused on roads, bridges, or utilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of construction methods, project planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and contract management.
• Familiarity with ADQCC and UAE local authority requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices.

Additional qualifications

• BIM familiarity is a plus.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within the UAE as required.

Onboarding

• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

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