Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program!Role OverviewEmbark on an exciting journey with us as a Graduate Project Coordinator in our 2024 Graduate Program. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in pre-contract project delivery, supporting architectural design projects while following predictive project management methodologies. You will receive training to excel in the following areas:Key Responsibilities
Providing day-to-day assistance to Senior Project Managers in project delivery
Assisting in proposal preparation and tender submission procedures
Coordinating and collaborating with the Design Team
Developing and managing project execution plans, organization charts, and status reports
Working closely and effectively with clients and internal project teams
Managing daily program activities throughout the project life cycle
Defining program governance and controls
Planning and monitoring the overall program progress
Managing the program's budget
Identifying and addressing risks and issues
Coordinating projects and their interdependencies
Optimizing resource utilization across projects
Managing stakeholder communication
Aligning project deliverables with program outcomes in collaboration with the business change manager
Overseeing main program documentation such as the program initiation document
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop essential project coordination skills and gain hands-on experience in project management within the architectural design field. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovative projects forward.QualificationsMinimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related from an accredited University
Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
As part of AECOMs commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.
Desirable Criteria:
Methodical approach to problem solving
Effective time & task management and leadership skills
Excellent organization and verbal communication skills are essential
Ability to use initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
Advanced in Microsoft Office
Software experience in industry standard project management software is preferred
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail, must be able to demonstrate accurate report writing
Understanding in Gantt chart programming
Additional InformationRecruitment Timeline:
Applications open: May 13th, 2024
Applications close: May 31st, 2024
Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024
Mobilization & labour card processing: August 2024
Start Date: September / October 2024
Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).
About AECOMAECOM is the worlds 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 OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and youll 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 persons potential, and well help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.