Assistant Project Manager (Design)
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GHD is a global professional services company delivering advisory, engineering, and project management services across infrastructure, buildings, and industry.
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Job Description
GHD is a global professional services company delivering advisory, engineering, and project management services across infrastructure, buildings, and industry.
With a strong presence in the Middle East, GHD works closely with public and private sector clients to shape policy, standards, and frameworks that support safe, resilient, and future-ready built environments.
We are seeking an
Assistant Project Manager
to join our Design Team in Abu Dhabi.
This role will support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
You will work closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to coordinate design activities, manage deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and managing design projects, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and ensure timely delivery of drawings, models, and reports.
- Support quality assurance processes, risk management, and compliance with relevant standards.
- Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and meeting documentation for internal and client reviews.
- Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management.
- 4–7 years’ experience in design coordination within a consultancy environment.
- Strong understanding of design processes, QA/QC, and safety-in-design principles.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and tools (Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks) and project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join us?
- Work on iconic projects across the Middle East.
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
- At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience.
- We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.
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