AECOM · Dubai, Dubai · Ref: 30092633
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 25 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Project Coordinator إماراتيين (خلاصة القيد) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10157492, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Project Management.
Role purpose: Working under the guidance of a Project Manager or Regional Manager, you will assist in managing project activities, coordinating resources, and supporting decision‑making throughout various project phases.
Delivery scope: Working under the guidance of a Project Manager or Regional Manager, you will assist in managing project activities, coordinating resources, and supporting decision‑making throughout various project phases.; The role involves proactively identifying risks or opportunities, contributing to problem‑solving, and ensuring that project objectives are met in alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.; You will also play a role in supporting junior staff and fostering strong communication across project teams.; • Manages one or more less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:. • Clients with a small or local geographic footprint; OR,. • Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office; OR,. • Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc.. • May manage certain phases of projects only.. • Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager.. • Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.. • Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions.. • Manages project resources.. • Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills.;
Candidate profile: UAE National with a Family Book (mandatory under Emiratisation requirements); Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering. ; 2–4 years of experience supporting or coordinating construction or infrastructure projects.; Strong understanding of project management principles, including risk identification, resource coordination, and issue analysis.; Ability to support multiple project phases and work effectively under guidance from senior leadership.; Demonstrated ability to make sound, objective decisions and assess implications on project outcomes.; Strong organizational skills with the ability to track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.; Experience mentoring or guiding junior or less experienced team members is an advantage.; Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and standard MS Office applications.; Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities and attention to detail.;
Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

Responsibilities
- Working under the guidance of a Project Manager or Regional Manager, you will assist in managing project activities, coordinating resources, and supporting decision‑making throughout various project phases.
- The role involves proactively identifying risks or opportunities, contributing to problem‑solving, and ensuring that project objectives are met in alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
- You will also play a role in supporting junior staff and fostering strong communication across project teams.
- Manages one or more less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:. • Clients with a small or local geographic footprint
- OR,. • Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office
- OR,. • Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc.. • May manage certain phases of projects only.. • Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager.. • Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.. • Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions.. • Manages project resources.. • Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills.
Requirements
- UAE National with a Family Book (mandatory under Emiratisation requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
- 2–4 years of experience supporting or coordinating construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, including risk identification, resource coordination, and issue analysis.
- Ability to support multiple project phases and work effectively under guidance from senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, objective decisions and assess implications on project outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior or less experienced team members is an advantage.
- Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and standard MS Office applications.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities and attention to detail.

Skills
- Scheduling
- Civil engineering
- Electrical inspection
- Mechanical engineering
- Quality assurance
- Document control
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
Salary and benefits
- AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.

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