Urbanism Planning Assistant PM (Pre-Contract)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager for our urbanism and planning team in Dubai, UAE. In a pre-contract role, you will support senior project managers, manage documentation, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure compliance with planning regulations.

You will assist with feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning, while maintaining project records, tracking milestones, and preparing proposals for client meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management support roles, preferably in urbanism, planning, or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and development processes.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret planning documents, feasibility studies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in coordinating pre-contract phase activities, including feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning assessments.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and compliance checklists.
• Analyze urban planning requirements and zoning regulations to ensure alignment with local and emirate guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and government authorities to facilitate project progression.
• Support the development of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans for pre-contract deliverables.
• Organize and track vendor and consultant submissions, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Conduct research on market conditions, comparable projects, and planning precedents to inform project strategy.

Skills

Project coordination

PM software

Urban planning

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

Project management software

Job description

AECOM is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager for our urbanism and planning team in Dubai, UAE. In a pre-contract role, you will support senior project managers, manage documentation, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure compliance with planning regulations.

You will assist with feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning, while maintaining project records, tracking milestones, and preparing proposals for client meetings.