Senior Project Manager

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of complex multidisciplinary projects in the UAE. You will align stakeholders, manage design deliverables, and optimize time, cost, and quality from concept to tender readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating architectural, MEP, and structural design programs, guiding procurement plans, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience with a focus on the pre-contract design phase.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects (architectural, MEP, structural).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage consultants and deliver from concept to contractor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction efforts for complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate design programs and procurement plans with internal teams and consultants.
• Drive integration of architectural, MEP, and structural designs.
• Review design quality, ensure compliance with codes and regulations, and manage risk.
• Contribute to bidding, stakeholder alignment, and project readiness for tender.

Skills

Senior project management

Pre-construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Mechanical/Electrical/Structural Engineering

Job description

AECOM are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of complex multidisciplinary projects involving Architecture MEP and Structural designs. This role is responsible for ensuring project readiness from concept to tender award aligning stakeholder expectations managing design deliverables and optimizing time cost and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to bidding to win future work and can influence customers suppliers and peers.
• Actively pursues continuous learning of technical advances and emerging business/industry trends.
• Identifies and develops new processes for competitive positioning to improve efficiency or work quality.
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge of policies including health and safety environment company ethics and business best practices.
• All contractual obligations including AECOM DOAs and risk committee procedures should be thoroughly understood.
• Must have a thorough understanding of consenting and regulatory authority for approvals.
• Performs technical quality reviews including documentation in project records by following policies and procedures.
• Delivers planned profit margins and completes projects without write-downs or margin erosion.
• Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
• Minimizes exposure to claims.
• Fully comprehends the principles of AECOMs financial systems and is conversant in all contractual matters.
• Oversee development of project briefs design programs and procurement plans in collaboration with internal teams and consultants.
• Drive coordination between architectural MEP and structural consultants to ensure fully integrated and buildable design solutions.
• Facilitate design reviews resolve design issues and ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in project management with a strong focus on the pre-contract phase of design-intensive construction projects in either residential hospitality or mixed use developments.
• Extensive experience with large-scale multidisciplinary projects involving architectural and MEP/structural systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams manage consultants and deliver projects from concept to contractor appointment.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work optionswell-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time