Senior Project Manager

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and quality control measures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to senior management and key stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success
• Manage project budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
• Mentor and guide junior project team members, fostering their professional development
• Implement and maintain project management best practices and methodologies
• Analyze project performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in the built environment or construction industry
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide project teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and make informed decisions under pressure
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Professional accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project management
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

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.