Project Manager

AECOM · Dubai, Dubai · Ref: 01102631

Website AECOM

Employer posting date: 11 Sep 2026

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Job details

Company
AECOM
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment
Contract
Work model
Hybrid
Department
Project Management
Seniority
Associate
Experience
5

Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Project Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10156693 is a management appointment within Project Management, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.

Role purpose: We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Management responsibilities: In this role, you will oversee the pre-contract design phase of projects, ensuring seamless coordination between design teams, stakeholders, and consultants.; You will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.; The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to make decisive decisions in a fast-paced environment.; Coordinate and manage all design phase activities from project initiation through pre-contract completion; Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for design phases, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives; Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders; Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements; Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed; Monitor project performance against established KPIs and provide regular status reports to senior management; Manage design consultant contracts, scope of work, and deliverables; Maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, meeting minutes, and compliance records; Customize project management processes to align with client requirements and organizational standards

Candidate requirements: Minimum 5 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: Contract, hybrid, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10156693.

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Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will oversee the pre-contract design phase of projects, ensuring seamless coordination between design teams, stakeholders, and consultants.
  • You will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to make decisive decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinate and manage all design phase activities from project initiation through pre-contract completion
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for design phases, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders
  • Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
  • Monitor project performance against established KPIs and provide regular status reports to senior management
  • Manage design consultant contracts, scope of work, and deliverables
  • Maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, meeting minutes, and compliance records
  • Customize project management processes to align with client requirements and organizational standards

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 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
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Skills

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

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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