Project Manager (Urbanism + Planning)

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Job details

The Project Manager (PM) undertakes the full day to day Project Management
function within the Urbanism + Planning team’s projects. May lead a component
of a major project from inception to completion. 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 analyses 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.


Minimum Requirements


Minimum ‎5 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.


Preferred Qualifications


Degree in relevant engineering e.g. Project Management, Design, 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.


What We Offer


We will give you 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. We will encourage you to grow and
develop your career with us through our technical and professional development
programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all
levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting
impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our
business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to
support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance
your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global
network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants,
program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more
sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal
Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help
you reach yours.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: AECOM
  • Announcement date: 18/08/2022
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  • Job location: Dubai
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