Pre-Contract Project Management Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to high-profile building projects

Structured global consultancy environment

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Pre-Contract Project Management Engineer to support construction projects in Dubai. The role involves early project planning, cost control, and contract coordination, ensuring successful delivery under UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Key skills include budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a structured consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in pre-contract roles.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and FIDIC forms of contract.
• Experience supporting building construction projects in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scopes, timelines, and budgets during the pre-contract phase.
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare mitigation strategies for proposed projects.
• Collaborate with estimators and quantity surveyors to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Support preparation, review, and coordination of tender documents and contract agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the bidding process.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules and resource allocation plans.
• Contribute to project management plans, execution strategies, and delivery frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with UAE construction laws, regulations, and FIDIC requirements.
• Maintain organized records and documentation for all pre-contract activities.

Skills

Pre-contract project planning

Budgeting and cost estimation

Tendering and contract documentation

Risk assessment and mitigation

Project scheduling and resource planning

Stakeholder coordination

UAE construction regulations and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Pre-Contract Project Management Engineer to support building and infrastructure projects in Dubai. This role focuses on early-stage project planning, cost control, tendering, and contract coordination, ensuring projects are positioned for successful delivery in compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Project Management
Salary: 12000-18000 AED per month (market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scopes, timelines, and budgets during the pre-contract phase
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare mitigation strategies for proposed projects
• Collaborate with estimators and quantity surveyors to develop accurate cost estimates
• Support preparation, review, and coordination of tender documents and contract agreements
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the bidding process
• Assist in evaluation and selection of contractors and subcontractors
• Prepare preliminary project schedules and resource allocation plans
• Contribute to project management plans, execution strategies, and delivery frameworks
• Ensure compliance with UAE construction laws, regulations, and FIDIC requirements
• Maintain organized records and documentation for all pre-contract activities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in pre-contract roles
• Strong knowledge of contract management and FIDIC forms of contract
• Experience supporting building construction projects in the UAE

Skills Set

• Pre-contract project planning
• Budgeting and cost estimation
• Tendering and contract documentation
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Project scheduling and resource planning
• Stakeholder coordination
• UAE construction regulations and compliance

Why Join Us

• Gain exposure to high-profile building projects in Dubai
• Work within a structured global consultancy environment
• Develop strong pre-contract and commercial expertise
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services across construction, transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports clients from early project planning through design, engineering, and construction management, delivering sustainable and resilient solutions that shape the built environment.