Assistant Project Manager

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Engineering and Architecture Consultancy in Dubai seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager. You will support project operations, monitor construction progress, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5 years of UAE construction experience, and proficiency in project scheduling software. Opportunities exist to manage high-profile projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ construction experience within the UAE.
• Solid understanding of construction workflows and documentation standards.
• Experience monitoring construction progress and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with daily operations and documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure site activities are aligned with project timelines.
• Prepare project schedules and track deliverables.

Skills

Strong coordination skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

AED 20,000 - 24,000 Per Month, Plus Benefits

Charterhouse are partnered with a leading global Engineering and Architecture Consultancy, who is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team in the UAE. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects across the region, providing support from early planning through to final execution and handover.

The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the Project Manager with daily operations, documentation, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. This includes monitoring construction progress, managing subcontractors, handling material deliveries, and ensuring that all site activities are aligned with project timelines and quality expectations.

The successful candidate will be involved in preparing project schedules, tracking deliverables, coordinating technical and commercial aspects, and ensuring HSE compliance throughout all phases of the project. The role will also require participation in client and consultant meetings and follow-up on key action items, while maintaining seamless communication between all stakeholders.

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and have a minimum of 5 years’ construction experience within the UAE. Strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure are essential.

Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Primavera or MS Project is required, along with a solid understanding of construction workflows, documentation standards, and site procedures.