Project Coordinator

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a Project Coordinator for a large-scale mixed-use development project based in Abu Dhabi. The role requires coordinating between multidisciplinary teams, maintaining schedules, and monitoring progress to ensure deliverables align with milestones.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 15+ years of experience, and fluency in English and Arabic; experience with PMC/Consultants or major developers is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Project Management, Coordination, or Administration certifications would be considered a plus
• Advanced training in Scheduling, Document Control, or Project Controls is preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Digital Document Management Systems
• Fluent English and Arabic communication skills are essential
• 15+ years of experience
• Preferably worked with reputable PMC/Consultants
• Experience supporting large-scale Development, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, or Mixed-Use projects
• Strong experience in Project Coordination, Project Administration, and Progress Monitoring
• Experience maintaining Project Schedules, Milestone Trackers, and Deliverable Logs
• Proven ability to coordinate between multidisciplinary teams, Consultants, Contractors, and Stakeholders
• Strong background in Document Control, Correspondence Management, Approvals Tracking, and Reporting
• Experience monitoring project deliverables against approved schedules and identifying potential delays or risks
• Ability to organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and follow-up actions
• Experience preparing periodic progress reports and status updates for Management
• Knowledge of Procurement Documentation, Variation Requests, Payment Processing, and Project Compliance Procedures
• Strong Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Organizational Skills
• Experience maintaining audit-ready project documentation and records
• Must be capable of coordinating activities across Masterplanning, Infrastructure, Operations, Commercial, and Interface teams
• Experience within large-scale Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Urban Development, or Mixed-Use Developments

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between multidisciplinary teams, Consultants, Contractors, and Stakeholders
• Monitor progress and deliverables against approved schedules
• Maintain Project Schedules, Milestone Trackers, and Deliverable Logs
• Prepare periodic progress reports and status updates for Management
• Organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and follow-up actions
• Assist with Procurement Documentation, Variation Requests, and Payment Processing
• Support Masterplanning, Infrastructure, Operations, Commercial, and Interface teams

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Digital Document Management Systems

Job description

We are expanding our team for an exciting Large-scale Mixed‑Use Development project in the North Coast of Africa and are looking to engage a highly skilled professional for the role of Project Coordinator based at our client's office in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Project Management, Coordination, or Administration certifications would be considered a plus
• Advanced training in Scheduling, Document Control, or Project Controls is preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Digital Document Management Systems
• Fluent English and Arabic communication skills are essential
• 15+ years of experience
• Preferably worked with reputable PMC/Consultants
• Alternatively, experience with major Developers, Contractors, or Real Estate organizations is acceptable
• Experience supporting large-scale Development, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, or Mixed-Use projects
• Strong experience in Project Coordination, Project Administration, and Progress Monitoring
• Experience maintaining Project Schedules, Milestone Trackers, and Deliverable Logs
• Proven ability to coordinate between multidisciplinary teams, Consultants, Contractors, and Stakeholders
• Strong background in Document Control, Correspondence Management, Approvals Tracking, and Reporting
• Experience monitoring project deliverables against approved schedules and identifying potential delays or risks
• Ability to organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and follow-up actions
• Experience preparing periodic progress reports and status updates for Management
• Knowledge of Procurement Documentation, Variation Requests, Payment Processing, and Project Compliance Procedures
• Strong Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Organizational Skills
• Experience maintaining audit-ready project documentation and records
• Must be capable of coordinating activities across Masterplanning, Infrastructure, Operations, Commercial, and Interface teams
• Experience within large-scale Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Urban Development, or Mixed-Use Developments

Hill International will prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey.

Hill International with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. www.hillintl.com.