Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Design (Land Development)

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Design (Land Development) to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of infrastructure design projects for land development initiatives in the region.

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets for infrastructure design projects
• Collaborate with senior project managers, engineers, and designers to ensure project objectives are met
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and propose solutions to keep projects on track
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including contractors and government agencies
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, change orders, and status updates
• Support the development of infrastructure design concepts and plans
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards
• Assist in managing project resources, including personnel and equipment
• Participate in client meetings and site visits as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure design in land development projects
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of land development processes and regulations
• Understanding of infrastructure design principles
• UAE / KSA experience is preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10118328

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI