Assistant Project Management National

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Abu Dhabi seeks a detail-oriented fresh graduate to join as an Assistant Project Manager. You will support the project management team from initiation through completion, coordinating activities, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist in budget tracking, and help manage risks and communications with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline with strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is expected.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously is advantageous.
• Demonstrated analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of project management principles and planning concepts.
• Academic or internship exposure to engineering projects or project coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and schedules.
• Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders and team members.
• Support the identification and mitigation of project risks and issues.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation for assigned projects.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support onboarding and coordination of project team members.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation systems.
• Assist in analyzing project performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Civil / Mechanical / Electrical

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized fresh graduate Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will support the project management team in coordinating and executing projects from initiation through completion. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your project management expertise while contributing to the success of our organization.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities and timelines
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and project schedules
• Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders and team members
• Support the identification and mitigation of project risks and issues
• Coordinate communication between project teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation for assigned projects
• Organize and schedule project meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support the onboarding and coordination of project team members
• Maintain organized project files and documentation systems
• Assist in analyzing project performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Civil / Mechanical / Electrical
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and basic planning concepts

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Academic or internship experience in engineering projects, project coordination, or technical support roles
• Technical background or experience with engineering project workflows
• Basic understanding of budget tracking and resource management concepts
• Strong eagerness to develop expertise in project management and risk assessment

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Nationality United Arab Emirates