Dubai Urban Planning Assistant Project Manager

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

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Job summary

AECOM in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager to join our urbanism and planning team in the pre-contract phase. You will support senior project managers, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with planning regulations.

In this role you will coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities, help develop timelines and budgets, and maintain comprehensive project records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management support roles, preferably in urbanism, planning, or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and development processes.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in coordinating all pre-contract phase activities, including feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning assessments.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and compliance checklists.
• Analyze urban planning requirements and zoning regulations to ensure project alignment with local and emirate-level guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and government authorities to facilitate smooth project progression.
• Support the development of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans for pre-contract deliverables.
• Organize and track vendor and consultant submissions, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Conduct research on market conditions, comparable projects, and planning precedents to inform project strategy.
• Maintain organized filing systems and databases for project records, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist in preparing presentations and proposals for client meetings and stakeholder reviews.
• Monitor project milestones and flag potential risks or delays to senior management.
• Support contract preparation activities by gathering required documentation and coordinating with legal and procurement teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Urban planning

Documentation management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

PM software

Job description

AECOM in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager to join our urbanism and planning team in the pre-contract phase. You will support senior project managers, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with planning regulations.

In this role you will coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities, help develop timelines and budgets, and maintain comprehensive project records.