Assistant Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure
AECOM Corporation
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking an analytical Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will assist in monitoring schedules, budgets, resources, and safety, while coordinating with clients, contractors, and authorities.
The role requires a Bachelor in Civil Engineering and about five years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Five years of experience on civil infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of UAE regulations and local authority requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project standards.
- Support procurement, reporting, risk management, and contract administration.
- Contribute to project delivery improvements and documentation.
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Job description
AECOM is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join its Civil Infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on roads, bridges, and utility networks. Working alongside the Project Manager, the role involves monitoring project schedules, budgets, resources, construction progress, and compliance with applicable quality and safety standards. The position requires effective coordination with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Responsibilities also include project reporting, risk management, procurement support, contract administration, and the implementation of sustainable construction practices.
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Project Management
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Assist the Project Manager in developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Support resource allocation planning to ensure project activities are appropriately coordinated.
- Monitor construction activities against approved schedules and planned milestones.
- Identify potential programme delays and communicate matters requiring corrective action.
- Coordinate with project team members to maintain alignment between planned and ongoing activities.
- Support project planning activities across roads, bridges, utilities, and associated civil infrastructure works.
- Assist in maintaining accurate project schedules using appropriate project management applications.
- Track project progress against established schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
- Prepare and analyse project status reports, cost forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Identify potential project risks and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
- Monitor key project activities and highlight issues affecting construction progress.
- Assist in evaluating project performance and recommending practical improvements.
- Maintain accurate information to support project management decisions.
- Contribute to the timely identification and resolution of project delivery challenges.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support effective communication between project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Participate in coordination meetings to review progress, technical issues, and project requirements.
- Follow up on outstanding project matters with the responsible parties.
- Assist in resolving coordination issues that may affect construction activities.
- Support communication with relevant local authorities concerning project requirements and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
- Assist in monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets.
- Support the preparation and review of project cost forecasts.
- Identify potential cost implications associated with construction activities and project changes.
- Coordinate with relevant team members to obtain accurate financial and progress information.
- Contribute to cost control activities and project performance assessments.
- Support the preparation of financial information required for project reporting.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve resource utilization and project efficiency.
- Support procurement activities associated with civil infrastructure projects.
- Assist in vendor selection processes and the coordination of procurement requirements.
- Contribute to contract management and related project administration activities.
- Coordinate with project teams to obtain information required for procurement decisions.
- Assist in monitoring procurement matters that may affect construction schedules.
- Support the management of project changes and associated documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of relevant procurement and contractual activities.
- Collaborate with civil engineering and other technical disciplines to resolve construction-related issues.
- Participate in project site visits and inspections to monitor progress and construction quality.
- Review site observations and communicate technical concerns to the appropriate project personnel.
- Support coordination between design requirements and construction activities.
- Assist in identifying practical solutions to technical and operational challenges.
- Contribute to the efficient delivery of roads, bridges, utilities, and associated infrastructure works.
- Coordinate with project teams to support compliance with approved construction requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable UAE construction regulations, local authority requirements, and project standards.
- Assist in monitoring construction activities against established quality and safety requirements.
- Maintain awareness of relevant Abu Dhabi authority procedures and regulatory obligations.
- Support the implementation of project quality control processes.
- Identify potential compliance concerns and communicate them to responsible team members.
- Participate in site activities with appropriate consideration for health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Assist in maintaining documentation required to demonstrate project compliance.
- Identify potential risks affecting project schedules, budgets, resources, and construction activities.
- Support the development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Assist in project change management processes.
- Coordinate the documentation of proposed changes and relevant project decisions.
- Monitor issues arising from changes in construction requirements or project circumstances.
- Support timely communication of risks and changes to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the resolution of project issues through structured analysis and coordination.
- Prepare project status updates, progress reports, cost forecasts, and performance information.
- Support accurate document control and project record management.
- Maintain documentation relating to project planning, coordination, and construction progress.
- Assist in organizing information required for project reviews and management reporting.
- Monitor the completion of assigned reporting and documentation activities.
- Support consistent communication of project performance and outstanding matters.
- Contribute to the preparation of lessons learned documentation.
- Support the implementation of sustainable construction practices in civil infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to initiatives intended to improve project delivery processes.
- Participate in reviews of construction methods and project management practices.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve coordination, efficiency, and project outcomes.
- Support the documentation of lessons learned from completed and ongoing activities.
- Collaborate with project teams to encourage continuous improvement in infrastructure delivery.
- Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of civil infrastructure construction methods, techniques, and industry practices.
- Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and construction coordination.
- Familiarity with applicable UAE construction regulations and local authority requirements.
- Five years of experience working on civil infrastructure projects.
- Experience involving roads, bridges, utilities, or related infrastructure developments.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
- Understanding of contract management and procurement processes.
- Practical knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery requirements.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) requirements and other applicable UAE authority regulations.
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prepare and interpret project schedules, cost forecasts, and performance reports.
- Knowledge of construction planning and resource allocation principles.
- Understanding of project risk management and change control processes.
- Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and their application to infrastructure projects.
- Ability to analyse project information and support informed management decisions.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple project activities and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective collaboration with clients, contractors, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Sound judgment when evaluating project risks and operational challenges.
- Attention to detail in project reporting, scheduling, and documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining accountability for assigned responsibilities.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and successful project delivery.
- Willingness to travel to project sites within the United Arab Emirates as required.
- Ability to participate in construction site visits and project coordination activities.
- Commitment to complying with applicable project procedures and regulatory requirements.
Recruitment and Onboarding AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
- Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
- Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
- Flexible work options where applicable.
AECOM also provides professional training and development programs designed to strengthen technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership skills.
The Assistant Project Manager will contribute to the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects through planning, coordination, performance monitoring, and project management support. The position provides opportunities to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams on infrastructure developments involving roads, bridges, and utility networks. The successful candidate will help maintain project quality, cost, and schedule objectives while contributing to effective stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement.
Job Reference: J10159276 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Program and Project Management
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company works with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary teams develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, construction managers, and other specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, and equal employment opportunities.
Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.
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