Senior Site Project Manager - Construction Programs

AECOM; Al Ain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi area, to lead the direction, coordination and successful completion of complex projects in the built environment. The role requires aligning with organizational strategy and client commitments while driving delivery excellence.

Responsibilities include planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, team leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder communication and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the built environment or construction industry.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Familiarity with PMBOK and ISO 21500.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• Experience in stakeholder management and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement projects.
• Help define project scope goals and deliverables.
• Define tasks and required resources.
• Collect and manage project team.
• Manage the project budget.
• Allocate project resources.
• Create a project schedule and timeline.
• Support and direct team.
• Lead quality assurance.
• Report on the project status.
• Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables.
• Evaluate and assess the result of the project.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate team meetings and foster effective communication among team members.
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Contract negotiation

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi area, to lead the direction, coordination and successful completion of complex projects in the built environment. The role requires aligning with organizational strategy and client commitments while driving delivery excellence.

Responsibilities include planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, team leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder communication and risk mitigation.