Overview
The Graduate Project Manager will assist senior managers in project planning, coordination, financial control, risk management, and reporting. The position also involves supporting design reviews, managing sub-consultants, and ensuring technical coordination across disciplines.
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Your role
- Help in the overall management of the project.
- Support in the preparation of the project quality plan.
- Help in the preparation of progress reports.
- Aid in project planning and programme updates.
- Help the project manager in the financial control of the project.
- Maintain risk register.
- Instigate design reviews.
- Aid in the appointment and management of all required sub-consultants or other services.
- Help in the technical co-ordination with discipline heads.
About you
Technical Competencies
- Experience in Engineering Design.
- Must be familiar with design, tender and construction processes.
- Reasonable knowledge of the following software: project planning software and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Behavioural Competencies
- Experience in working within a team.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary design team.
- Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.
Role Competencies
- Keen to gain experience in work winning to support professional development.
- Excellent coordination and organisation skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of InDesign or other software being an asset.
- Attention to detail.
- Confident verbal and written communicator – ability to gather information and present it in a cohesive manner.
- Able to manage several tasks concurrently.
- Willingness to learn and take on more responsibility over time.
- Experience in an administrative/ project coordinator role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related fields.
- Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- UAE National with family book is a must.
- Available to join immediately.
- Able to work full time 5 days a week (40hrs / week).
Rewards & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
