Assistant Project Manager

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that construction projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements while supporting project execution. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a collaborative environment, fostering your professional growth through training and development programs. If you are passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible leave policies

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction projects with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in project execution and client interactions.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Scheduling

Cost Reporting

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding client expectations and contributing to their success.

Privately owned by our people, GHD supports opportunities to work overseas, fostering a collaborative and culturally diverse environment. We offer the chance to work on interesting projects with industry leaders, along with career development through the GHD Business School, flexible leave policies, and family-friendly policies.

Role: Assistant Project Manager

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

Responsibilities

1. Support the Project Manager as the company's representative with clients and subcontractors during project execution, interfacing with management and client personnel.
2. Follow up on instructions and commitments related to the project.
3. Monitor contractor performance regarding schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.
4. Assist in overseeing the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents, ensuring project goals are met or exceeded.
5. Oversee time and cost budgets, including initial setup, under the guidance of senior management.
6. Demonstrate capability in project controls such as scheduling, cost reporting, forecasting, and variation management.
7. Monitor and evaluate project performance within time and budget constraints.
8. Communicate project performance results to the project management team.
9. Manage process changes to address operational shortcomings.
10. Plan and coordinate resources for each job, including inputs from other offices, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
11. Perform additional responsibilities as appropriate to support the Project Manager.

Our Commitment to You

We are dedicated to supporting your needs by providing the tools to excel and recognizing achievements. We foster curiosity, invest in new ideas, and encourage collaboration across our diverse global team.

Who We Are

Committed to solving major global challenges in water, energy, and urbanization, GHD is a leader in engineering, construction, and architecture. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people, comprising 14,000 skilled individuals across more than 200 offices worldwide. We focus on delivering social and economic outcomes, building lasting relationships, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Required Experience

IC