Assistant Project Manager - UAE National

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is looking for a detail-oriented, organized fresh graduate Assistant Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the project management team in coordinating and executing projects from initiation through completion, working with cross-functional teams so that projects are delivered on time, within scope and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and coordinating project activities and timelines
• Prepare and maintain project documentation such as status reports, meeting minutes and project schedules
• Track project progress and share updates with stakeholders and team members
• Help identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Coordinate communication between project teams, clients and stakeholders
• Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation for assigned projects
• Organize and schedule project meetings, workshops and presentations
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support the onboarding and coordination of project team members
• Maintain organized project files and documentation systems
• Assist in analysing project performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work in a team and solve problems
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and basic planning concepts
• Preferred: academic or internship experience in engineering projects, project coordination or technical support, and a basic understanding of budget tracking and resource management

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail