Assistant Project Manager (Infrastructure)

Zutari; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari designs transport systems that connect people, enable trade, and unlock economic growth across Africa and the Middle East. We seek an Assistant Project Manager to support senior PMs on large-scale engineering projects in the Middle East.

You will assist with coordination, planning, reporting, and stakeholder management, gaining exposure to multi-disciplinary environments within a dynamic team. This role offers growth in a global transport group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 4–8 years’ experience in project coordination or assistant project management in engineering, construction, or consultancy.
• Familiarity with project controls, risk management, and reporting tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project an advantage).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency; BIM/digital tools a plus.
• Middle East experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery and coordination.
• Support in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Help prepare and review progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, capturing action items and ensuring follow-through.
• Liaise with design teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support effective communication and approvals.
• Assist with change management, cost control, and procurement support.
• Monitor key project deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with PMU processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of innovative project management practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

BIM/digital tools

Job description

Requisition #

ENG-L4.144

Job title

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

5-day week (45 hrs)

Description

Zutari designs transport systems that connect people, enable trade, and unlock economic growth across Africa and the Middle East.

Our work spans roads, rail, transit, and integrated mobility systems that are safe, efficient, and future-ready.

We are seeking individuals passionate about mobility solutions that go beyond infrastructure and help shape the way cities and regions move.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivatedAssistant Project Managerto join our Transport Unit. In this role, you will support senior project managers in the successful delivery of large-scale engineering, infrastructure projects across the Middle East. You will assist with project coordination, planning, reporting, and stakeholder management, gaining exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery and coordination.
• Support in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Help prepare and review progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, capturing action items and ensuring follow-through.
• Liaise with design teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support effective communication and approvals.
• Assist with change management, cost control, and procurement support.
• Monitor key project deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with Zutari’s PMU processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of innovative project management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 4 - 8 years’ experience in project coordination or assistant project management within engineering, construction, or consultancy environments.
• Familiarity with project controls, risk management, and reporting tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project an advantage).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of BIM/digital tools a plus.
• Previous experience in the Middle East (preferred but not essential).

Soft Skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Confident communicator who can engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptable and eager to learn from senior project leaders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking mindset.

Zutari believes that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices