Senior Mobilisation Coordinator - International Project Operations
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM Corporation is seeking a Senior Mobilisation Coordinator for its Dubai operations. You will plan, manage, and coordinate mobilisation activities across international projects, ensuring efficient deployment of personnel and resources.
The role demands strong coordination, risk awareness, and regulatory understanding within a multicultural environment. Hybrid work arrangement in Dubai, with responsibilities spanning logistics, stakeholder liaison, and process improvement to support
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience in project mobilisation or project coordination.
- Experience coordinating mobilisation for international projects is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement mobilisation strategies for international projects.
- Coordinate deployment of personnel, equipment, and materials across locations.
- Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder communications for smooth project initiation.
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Job Snapshot: Role: Senior Mobilisation Coordinator; Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Industry: Human Resources; Function: Human Resources; Experience: Extensive experience in project mobilisation or coordination; Job Type: Full Time; Work Arrangement: Hybrid
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Mobilisation Coordinator to join its team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This position is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating project mobilisation activities to ensure the efficient deployment of personnel, equipment, materials, and other essential resources across international projects. The successful candidate will develop mobilisation strategies, coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage logistical arrangements, and maintain effective communication with clients, vendors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong project coordination capabilities, experience managing complex mobilisation activities, and a practical understanding of resource planning, operational logistics, risk management, and UAE labour regulations. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and support the successful initiation of large‑scale projects in a multicultural working environment.
Job Details – Country: United Arab Emirates; City: Dubai; Industry: Human Resources; Function: Human Resources; Salary: Not disclosed; Gender: No Preference; Candidate Nationality: Not specified; Job Type: Full Time; Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Develop and implement comprehensive mobilisation strategies for complex, large-scale projects.
- Plan and coordinate project mobilisation activities to support efficient project initiation.
- Establish mobilisation requirements in coordination with relevant project teams and stakeholders.
- Coordinate the deployment of personnel, equipment, materials, and other project resources.
- Monitor mobilisation schedules and identify potential operational challenges.
- Ensure mobilisation activities are aligned with project requirements and operational priorities.
- Support effective coordination between project management teams and operational functions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective allocation of project resources.
- Assess mobilisation requirements and support the timely availability of personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Facilitate resource deployment across international project locations.
- Identify resource allocation challenges and coordinate appropriate solutions.
- Maintain communication with relevant departments regarding mobilisation requirements and priorities.
- Support efficient resource utilisation throughout the mobilisation process.
- Monitor resource deployment activities and address coordination issues as they arise.
- Manage logistical arrangements for the mobilisation of personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Coordinate the timely delivery of required resources to project locations.
- Liaise with vendors and relevant service providers to support mobilisation activities.
- Identify potential logistical constraints and develop practical solutions.
- Coordinate operational arrangements required for successful project initiation.
- Monitor logistics activities and resolve issues affecting resource deployment.
- Support smooth coordination between internal teams and external service providers.
- Liaise with clients, vendors, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate communication between internal departments and external organisations involved in project mobilisation.
- Facilitate the resolution of mobilisation‑related administrative and operational matters.
- Maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Support coordination activities involving international project requirements.
- Communicate mobilisation progress, challenges, and relevant updates to project teams.
- Ensure stakeholder requirements are considered throughout mobilisation planning and execution.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential challenges affecting project mobilisation.
- Develop mitigation plans to address identified mobilisation risks.
- Monitor operational activities for potential delays, resource constraints, and logistical difficulties.
- Identify emerging issues and coordinate timely corrective measures.
- Support proactive resolution of mobilisation challenges.
- Apply sound judgment and problem‑solving skills when managing competing project requirements.
- Maintain attention to detail when reviewing mobilisation arrangements and operational risks.
- Ensure mobilisation activities comply with applicable local labour laws and regulations.
- Maintain familiarity with UAE labour requirements relevant to project mobilisation.
- Support adherence to company policies and established operational procedures.
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams to address regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Identify potential compliance concerns and elevate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Ensure mobilisation planning considers applicable regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Monitor the progress of mobilisation activities against project requirements.
- Prepare and communicate mobilisation status updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify delays, resource constraints, and operational issues requiring attention.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve outstanding mobilisation matters.
- Maintain visibility of resource deployment and logistical arrangements.
- Support accurate reporting of mobilisation progress and operational challenges.
- Provide relevant information to assist project teams with mobilisation planning and decision‑making.
- Review existing mobilisation procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend practical measures to improve resource coordination and deployment efficiency.
- Support the development and implementation of mobilisation best practices.
- Identify recurring operational challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions.
- Promote effective coordination between departments involved in mobilisation activities.
- Apply lessons learned from previous project mobilisation activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in mobilisation planning, logistics, and operational processes.
- Bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience in project mobilisation or project coordination roles.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex project mobilisation activities.
- Experience coordinating mobilisation requirements for large-scale projects.
- International project mobilisation experience is preferred.
- Practical experience in resource allocation, logistics coordination, and stakeholder management.
- Experience coordinating with cross‑functional teams and external service providers.
- Familiarity with UAE labour laws and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage operational challenges and coordinate project resources effectively.
- Experience applying project management principles and methodologies in a professional environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
- Experience developing and implementing project mobilisation strategies.
- Understanding of personnel, equipment, and material deployment requirements.
- Strong resource planning and allocation capabilities.
- Knowledge of logistics coordination and operational scheduling.
- Ability to conduct mobilisation risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
- Familiarity with UAE labour laws and regulations.
- Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to monitor project mobilisation progress and prepare operational reports.
- Understanding of process improvement and operational efficiency practices.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams and international stakeholders.
- Decisive problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail when coordinating complex mobilisation activities.
- Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and changing project requirements.
- Effective coordination and relationship management skills.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges.
- Ability to collaborate with project management teams, vendors, clients, and government agencies.
- Commitment to operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.
Recruitment and Onboarding AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects while collaborating with professionals across project management, engineering, human resources, and operational functions. Employees work within a global organisation that supports professional development, collaboration, and career progression. AECOM offers training and development programmes designed to strengthen professional capabilities and support long‑term career ambitions.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well‑being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
AECOM promotes an inclusive workplace built on respect, collaboration, and professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and maintains the confidentiality of candidate information in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company works with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. AECOM's services span the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. With a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and project management professionals to deliver infrastructure projects worldwide. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company and reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com
Job Reference: J10162759 Business Line: Geography OH Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Human Resources
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