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Assistant Project Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for talented Assistant Project Manager to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This position is responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day to day operational and tactical aspects of the project(s), including such aspects as the establishment of the project delivery strategy, planning, administration, schedule and cost control, project reporting, design reviews for completeness and constructibility, management and coordination of all parties involved.

We envisage success in this role to include:

Assist in the planning, execution, and finalization of design projects for large-scale infrastructure, ensuring alignment with project goals, budget, and timelines.
Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day coordination of project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and drafting meeting minutes for internal and external stakeholders.
Act as a key liaison between various design teams (e.g., roads, wet utilities, dry utilities, smart city) to ensure seamless communication and integration of design elements.
Help prepare and review project reports, progress updates, and presentations for clients, regulatory authorities, and senior management.
Monitor project progress and performance against the project plan, identifying potential risks and issues and proposing proactive solutions.
Support in the preparation of project proposals, including scope definition, resource allocation, and cost estimation.
Assist in managing project documentation, ensuring all files, records, and correspondence are accurately maintained and accessible.
Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and government agencies to obtain necessary approvals and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
Participate in client meetings and workshops, helping to manage client expectations and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
Contribute to the development and implementation of quality control procedures to ensure all design deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
Facilitate the procurement process for project-related services and materials, including drafting RFPs and evaluating vendor proposals.
Support the financial administration of the project, including tracking expenses and assisting with invoicing and budget forecasting.
Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on the latest engineering design practices, technologies, and smart city innovations relevant to our projects in the GCC.
Assist in the resolution of design conflicts and technical challenges, working collaboratively with the engineering teams to find efficient and effective solutions.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 8 + years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), Master's is preferable.

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

Proven experience in the design of various infrastructure assets (Roads, Wet or Dry Utilities).

Experienced in managing multiple projects in parallel
Experience in the GCC and an understanding of approval processes

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

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