Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Company DescriptionAt AECOM we believe that infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Our 45,000+ professionals around the world partner with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. From transportation, water and energy, to buildings and national governments, AECOM is the world\'s premier infrastructure firm. Whether you are an engineer, planner, scientist or surveyor, we are looking for people who share our purpose and are passionate about improving the communities in which we operate. AECOM is seeking a Project Manager to undertake the full day to day Project Management function on a project or a range of small to medium-sized projects within the Urbanism + Planning team. The PM manages the overall project, including staff resource, technical, financial (cost profitability, pricing & cash collection), bid negotiation, quality and client satisfaction areas using consistent processes and tools. Independently analyzes and applies solutions to challenging problems within the scope of expertise by using critical thinking.Business Processes
Policy knowledge, including health, safety, environment, company ethics, and business best practices. Should have a complete understanding of all contractual obligations, including AECOM DOA\'s and risk committee procedures. Must be capable of dealing with consenting and regulatory authority for approvals. Performs technical quality reviews, including documentation in project record by following policies and procedures.General Management
Organisational skills to ensure processes are running smoothly and in line with standard design deliverables and client expectations. Able to prioritise tasks and document records for easy access and future reference. Able to create a design project timeline and maintain deadlines throughout the project lifecycle. Responsible for pre-identifying problem areas and implements mitigation plans. The ability to resolve conflicts, both internally and externally, to avoid/minimise project setbacks-the ability to delegate tasks where required and mentor junior team members effectively.Team Management
Provides day to day management for project delivery staff working on assigned projects in coordination with the Senior Project Manager. Mentors and evaluates project delivery staff\'s performance. Ensures the overall project delivery goals for the team are implemented as per the Senior Project Managers direction.Client/Stakeholder Management
Building relationships with clients and manages the expectations of the client and key stakeholders. Responsible for conveying and coordinating project information and deliverables with all stakeholders of the design projects. Accountable for assessing situations and escalating problems to Senior Management as and when required. Able to independently understand and represent technical issues to clients, communicating outcomes back to the technical teams. Ensures design submissions are as per authority requirements by closely coordinating with the stakeholder management team.Commercial Management
Able to create and control a viable budget throughout the design stages. Able to accurately calculate the earned value, monitoring against project progress and implementing timely corrective actions as required. Responsible for monitoring other commercial aspects of the project such as Variation Orders, invoicing, cash collection, margin, ETCs (Estimate to Complete), and EACs (Estimate at Completion). Responsible for contractual documentation and identifying risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Leads change management initiatives and processes, ensuring minimum risk on the business.Technical Excellence
Applies broad knowledge of at least one professional discipline or advanced understanding of a specific technical and operational practice. Capable of managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Assesses the required resource, cost and time required for an assigned project task and is accountable for obtaining joint commitment with the relevant design team. Understands the Approval/NOC process with the local authorities. Knows Authorities Standards, Specifications, and requirements and able to communicate with local authorities representatives and reviewers.Interdisciplinary Coordination
Able to identify interdisciplinary design coordination gaps and provide effective solutions. Coordinates effectively with all team members, ensuring transparent and open communication at all times. Able to draw from technical experience to mentor technical design teams, ensuring high-quality output is delivered.Qualifications8-10 years\' experience required, will have proven leadership within urban design, planning, landscape team and experience of handling pre-contract design projects, commercial management and project financials. This role will require collaboration with clients, design and engineering disciplines on high profile international urban development projects. The candidate will deliver distinctive and unique urban design / master planning / landscaping concepts in line with AECOM\'s vision.Must have a Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant fields e.g. Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Project Management, Engineering or other relevant BSc Degree Plus PMP certification (or equivalent). Working towards a professional membership (ICE / ASCE etc. is strongly preferred). Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.About AECOMAECOM 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 OpportunityYou 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 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. 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.

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  • Job Id
    JD1724590
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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