Senior Project Manager

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Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Senior Project Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10158405 is a management appointment within Project Management, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.

Role purpose: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Management responsibilities: In this pivotal role, you will oversee the pre-contract phase of design projects, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams.; You will be responsible for translating client requirements into actionable design strategies while maintaining rigorous attention to detail, budget constraints, and timeline objectives.; This position demands a decisive leader who can analyze complex design proposals, mitigate risks, and establish a strong foundation for successful project execution.; Lead and manage all pre-contract design phase activities, including scope definition, feasibility studies, and design coordination; Analyze design proposals and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and industry standards; Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules for the design phase, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies; Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to align design objectives and resolve technical conflicts; Manage stakeholder communications and expectations, providing regular updates on design progress and project milestones; Prepare and review contract documents, specifications, and tender packages with precision and attention to detail; Conduct cost estimation and value engineering analysis to optimize project budgets without compromising quality; Organize and facilitate design review meetings, workshops, and presentations with internal and external stakeholders; Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design records, meeting minutes, and decision logs

Candidate requirements: Minimum 10+ years of project management experience; Bachelors degree in built environment subject. International Accreditation (MIStructeE/MICE /RIBA /AIA/PMP or equivalent preferred).; Proven expertise in managing design projects within the construction, real estate, or engineering sectors; Strong proficiency with project management tools and software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent); Advanced knowledge of design processes, methodologies, and industry standards; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex project variables; Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively; Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification ; Experience working in the UAE or Middle East market ; Knowledge of local UAE building codes, regulations, and approval processes ;

Workplace and engagement: Full Time, hybrid, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10158405.

Responsibilities

• In this pivotal role, you will oversee the pre-contract phase of design projects, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams.
• You will be responsible for translating client requirements into actionable design strategies while maintaining rigorous attention to detail, budget constraints, and timeline objectives.
• This position demands a decisive leader who can analyze complex design proposals, mitigate risks, and establish a strong foundation for successful project execution.
• Lead and manage all pre-contract design phase activities, including scope definition, feasibility studies, and design coordination
• Analyze design proposals and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and industry standards
• Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules for the design phase, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to align design objectives and resolve technical conflicts
• Manage stakeholder communications and expectations, providing regular updates on design progress and project milestones
• Prepare and review contract documents, specifications, and tender packages with precision and attention to detail
• Conduct cost estimation and value engineering analysis to optimize project budgets without compromising quality
• Organize and facilitate design review meetings, workshops, and presentations with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design records, meeting minutes, and decision logs

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of project management experience
• Bachelors degree in built environment subject. International Accreditation (MIStructeE/MICE /RIBA /AIA/PMP or equivalent preferred).
• Proven expertise in managing design projects within the construction, real estate, or engineering sectors
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of design processes, methodologies, and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex project variables
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience working in the UAE or Middle East market
• Knowledge of local UAE building codes, regulations, and approval processes

Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Contract management
• Quality management
• Design management
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Technical leadership
• Team leadership

Salary and benefits

• At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• About AECOM
• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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