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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.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager, to join our Urbanism + Planning team, based in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the pre-contract phase of large-scale masterplanning, Landscape and Urban Planning projects, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project initiation to completion. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the pre-contract phase of masterplanning projects, from concept development to contract finalization
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
• Oversee the preparation of pre-contract documentation, including feasibility studies, design briefs, and tender documents
• Analyze and interpret complex data to inform decision-making and project strategy
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and sustainable development practices
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders
• Negotiate with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior management and clients

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on masterplanning / urban planning and landscape projects 
• Proven track record in successfully managing large-scale development projects
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
• Expertise in masterplanning concepts, techniques, and pre-contract documentation

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.