Assistant Project Manager

GHD Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group, a leading multidisciplinary professional services company, seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to ensure construction projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

The role involves supporting the Project Manager, interfacing with clients and subcontractors, and monitoring schedule, cost, and safety plans to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration or Project/Program Management is desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years' related construction phase experience.
• Middle East project experience.
• Broad general technical and business background.
• Professional registration may also be required.
• Must interface with clients and be hands-on technically.
• Competitive knowledge of industry standards and GHD PM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Manager as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during program execution.
• Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Monitors contractor performance pertaining to schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Oversee Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan, and other required documents; ensure targets are met.
• Oversee time and cost budgets with direction from senior project management.
• Demonstrate capability in project controls (scheduling, cost reporting, forecasting, variation management).
• Monitor and evaluate project performance in line with time and budget constraints.
• Communicate project performance results with the project management team.
• Manage changes in project processes to resolve identified shortcomings.
• Plan and coordinate resources for each job and manage all jobs to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Client interfacing

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Business Administration or Project/Program Management desirable

Job description

Job Description

With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects adhere to established quality standards and meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Manager as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Frequently interfaces with upper-level management and client personnel.


• Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.


• Monitors contractor performance pertaining to schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.


• Supports Project Manager in overseeing of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.


• Oversee time and cost budgets inclusive of initial set up with the direction of the senior project management team.


• Demonstrative capability in project controls (scheduling, cost reporting, forecasting, variation management etc).


• Monitoring and evaluating project performance in line with time and budgetary constraints.


• Communicating project performance results with the project management team.


• Managing changes in project processes to resolve identified shortcomings in operational methods.


• Plan and coordinate the resources for each job including inputs from other offices, subconsultants and other suppliers, and manage all jobs to deliver them on time, within the budget.


• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate to support the Project Manager.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering


• An advanced degree in Business Administration or Project / Program Management is desirable


• Minimum of 6 years' related construction phase experience


• Middle Ease project experience


• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.


• Professional registration may also be required.


• Must have the ability to interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.


• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards Incumbent must meet GHD project management certification requirements.


• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.


• Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.