Assistant Project Manager - Urban Planning
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52481)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Project Manager - Urban PlanningJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Project Manager - Urban Planning
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Project Management
Experience: Proven project coordination or project management support experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager - Urban Planning to join its urbanism and planning team in Dubai, UAE. Working primarily across the pre-contract phase, the role supports senior project managers with feasibility activities, planning assessments, project documentation, stakeholder coordination, regulatory requirements, and preparation of key project deliverables. The position requires a sound understanding of urban planning and development processes together with strong project coordination and analytical capabilities.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Pre-Contract Project Support
The Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate projects
during the early planning and pre-contract stages, maintaining clear documentation and communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, authorities, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Support senior project managers in coordinating pre-contract activities, including feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning assessments.
* Prepare and maintain meeting minutes, progress reports, compliance checklists, and other project documentation.
* Review urban planning requirements and zoning regulations to support alignment with local and emirate-level guidelines.
* Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
* Assist with the development of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans for pre-contract deliverables.
* Organize and track vendor and consultant submissions, monitoring delivery requirements and quality standards.
* Research market conditions, comparable developments, and planning precedents to support project strategy.
* Maintain structured filing systems and databases for project records, contracts, correspondence, and related information.
* Assist with presentations and proposals for client meetings and stakeholder reviews.
* Monitor project milestones and highlight potential risks or delays to senior management.
* Support contract preparation by gathering required documentation and coordinating with legal and procurement teams.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in project coordination or project management support, preferably within urbanism, planning, or real estate development.
* Strong knowledge of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and development processes.
* Proficiency with project management software and related tools.
* Strong organizational and time management capabilities, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
* Analytical ability to interpret planning documents, feasibility studies, and regulatory requirements.
Urbanism and Planning Environment
This role supports AECOM\'s urbanism and planning activities at the point where planning requirements, feasibility analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project preparation come together. Effective document control, milestone tracking, and coordination will help senior project managers progress pre-contract deliverables and maintain alignment with applicable planning requirements.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its multidisciplinary teams work across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Support senior project managers in coordinating pre-contract activities, including feasibility studies, site analysis, and preliminary planning assessments.
* Prepare and maintain meeting minutes, progress reports, compliance checklists, and other project documentation.
* Review urban planning requirements and zoning regulations to support alignment with local and emirate-level guidelines.
* Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
* Assist with the development of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans for pre-contract deliverables.
* Organize and track vendor and consultant submissions, monitoring delivery requirements and quality standards.
* Research market conditions, comparable developments, and planning precedents to support project strategy.
* Maintain structured filing systems and databases for project records, contracts, correspondence, and related information.
* Assist with presentations and proposals for client meetings and stakeholder reviews.
* Monitor project milestones and highlight potential risks or delays to senior management.
* Support contract preparation by gathering required documentation and coordinating with legal and procurement teams.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in project coordination or project management support, preferably within urbanism, planning, or real estate development.
* Strong knowledge of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and development processes.
* Proficiency with project management software and related tools.
* Strong organizational and time management capabilities, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
* Analytical ability to interpret planning documents, feasibility studies, and regulatory requirements.
Urbanism and Planning Environment
This role supports AECOM\'s urbanism and planning activities at the point where planning requirements, feasibility analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project preparation come together. Effective document control, milestone tracking, and coordination will help senior project managers progress pre-contract deliverables and maintain alignment with applicable planning requirements.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its multidisciplinary teams work across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
