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**Job Description:**
**CAD Manager**
**Abu Dhabi, UAE**
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of CAD software and hardware.
+ Ensure compatibility and integration of CAD systems with other software used by the organization.
+ Manage CAD licenses and ensure compliance with software agreements.
+ Develop, implement, and enforce CAD standards, templates, and workflows.
+ Ensure consistency and quality in drawings and models across all projects.
+ Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
+ Provide training and support to CAD users, ensuring proficiency in software and tools.
+ Mentor and guide CAD technicians, designers, and engineers.
+ Assign tasks and manage workloads for the CAD team.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve CAD-related technical issues.
+ Act as the primary point of contact for CAD-related inquiries and support requests.
+ Collaborate with IT teams to address hardware and network issues affecting CAD performance.
+ Work closely with project managers, engineers, and architects to ensure CAD deliverables meet project requirements.
+ Review and approve CAD drawings and models for accuracy and compliance with standards.
+ Assist in the preparation of design documentation and presentations.
+ Identify opportunities to improve CAD workflows and efficiency.
+ Research and recommend new tools, plugins, or software to enhance productivity.
+ Develop automation scripts or processes to streamline repetitive tasks.
+ Maintain documentation of CAD standards, procedures, and training materials.
+ Generate reports on CAD usage, performance, and team productivity.
+ Provide feedback to management on CAD-related challenges and opportunities.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
+ 5+ years of experience in CAD drafting, design, or management.
+ Proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MicroStation, etc.).
+ Experience in managing CAD teams or projects is preferred.
+ Strong knowledge of CAD software and tools.
+ Excellent organizational and project management skills.
+ Ability to train and mentor team members.
+ Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
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• Lead the development of detailed architectural designs and technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to translate design concepts into comprehensive construction documents.
• Oversee the creation of 3D models and renderings to visualize designs and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical drawings and specifications, ensuring quality control and adherence to project requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior architects and design team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Manage and coordinate the integration of various building systems, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical, into the architectural design.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure alignment with design specifications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and sustainable design practices to enhance design solutions.
• Prepare and present design proposals, technical reports, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, demonstrating a strong educational foundation.
• Holds a valid architectural license and relevant professional certifications (e.g., LEED AP), showcasing professional qualifications.
• Demonstrates a minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in architectural design and technical drawing, highlighting extensive industry experience.
• Exhibits a proven track record in the design and delivery of complex architectural projects, showcasing successful project completions.
• Proficient in using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and other relevant design tools, demonstrating essential technical skills.
• Possesses strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and materials, ensuring technical proficiency.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, highlighting essential soft skills.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, showcasing personal qualities.
• Demonstrates fluency in English, both written and spoken, ensuring effective communication.
• Prior experience of working in Middle East region will be added advantage

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A reputed consultancy firm engaged in providing Engineering Consultancy Services

Office 901, The Onyx Towers, Tower 1, Al Rabeea Street, The Greens, P.O. Box 3999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in June subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site .

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

An exciting opportunity to be a part of our project management business to manage a panel of services for a new flagship high-rise building in the UAE built with high standards.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
• Directs and supports in the implementation and maintenance of the design management system and adherence to meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Responsible for managing team/s to deliver key outcomes and contributing to the strategic development of design management systems.
• Provides leadership & direction through managers, delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned and business improvement, delivering distinctive value for clients.
• Oversee the portfolio programme for all projects and highlight opportunities or key challenges.
• Engage with the Client team for a successful journey on the project.
• Contributes and inputs in to strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
• Assesses and defines project strategic design management delivery.
• Implements and approve consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
• Builds and leads project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders.
• Act as the day to day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
• Leads and presents management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
• Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensures management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external stakeholders.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace Way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Excellent knowledge & application of design management systems design risk management and mitigation, prefabrication/ build strategies.
• Business planning and communication.
• Good knowledge of all design disciplines.
• Expertise in the formulation of design workflows, design scheduling and design deliverables.
• Expertise in delivering different typologies and complexities.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience in managing the design to a budget.
• Experience in external public areas and high-rise would be beneficial.
• Experience in delivering projects on site using BIM.

You’ll also have:

• Membership professional body (RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT).
• Leads others effectively.
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management towards a desired course of action.
• Continuous improvement and resilience through training and business improvement activities.
• Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.

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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in June subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

An exciting opportunity to be a part of our project management business to manage a panel of services for a new flagship high-rise building in the UAE built with high standards.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
• Directs and supports in the implementation and maintenance of the design management system and adherence to meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Responsible for managing team/s to deliver key outcomes and contributing to the strategic development of design management systems.
• Provides leadership & direction through managers, delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned and business improvement, delivering distinctive value for clients.
• Oversee the portfolio programme for all projects and highlight opportunities or key challenges.
• Engage with the Client team for a successful journey on the project.
• Contributes and inputs in to strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
• Assesses and defines project strategic design management delivery.
• Implements and approve consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
• Builds and leads project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders.
• Act as the day to day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
• Leads and presents management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
• Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensures management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external stakeholders.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace Way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Excellent knowledge & application of design management systems design risk management and mitigation, prefabrication/ build strategies.
• Business planning and communication.
• Good knowledge of all design disciplines.
• Expertise in the formulation of design workflows, design scheduling and design deliverables.
• Expertise in delivering different typologies and complexities.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience in managing the design to a budget.
• Experience in external public areas and high-rise would be beneficial.
• Experience in delivering projects on site using BIM.

You’ll also have:

• Membership professional body (RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT).
• Leads others effectively.
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management towards a desired course of action.
• Continuous improvement and resilience through training and business improvement activities.
• Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.

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Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.

Our Project Management team is growing in UAE, and we have an opportunity for a Site Architect with a drive to support and deliver technical excellence in our projects.

We offer a variety of projects and a supportive team environment to help you succeed for your career and our clients.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role: Site Architect

Experience in design management is an advantage

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Lead coordination with other disciplines.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with contractual duties on site.
• Process contract documents & support contract administration.
• Develop, modify, and review production drawings and construction documents.
• Update and correct design documents.
• Serve as an architectural resource for the Design department.
• Resolve technical engineering issues within the discipline, ensuring progress on site.
• Advise the project manager on technical aspects affecting construction.
• Monitor interior architectural works for compliance with contract documents.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs related to architecture.
• Review and process construction submittals, installation methods, shop drawings, and material proposals for compliance and appropriateness.
• Monitor procurement and deliveries to support construction schedules.
• Conduct site inspections for adherence to drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards.
• Lead snagging and desnagging to progress works to completion.
• Attend project meetings and prepare site instructions and variation cost advice.
• Oversee architectural work and ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures.
• Collaborate to ensure safety and environmental standards are met.
• Review design drawings and specifications for accuracy and execution.
• Perform inspection requests and support junior staff.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as needed.

Technical skills and experience required:

• Degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years postgraduate experience, with at least 5 years on large projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills on-site.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3D MAX, Photoshop, MS Project or Primavera, PowerPoint, and Office suite.
• Good knowledge of building codes.
• Authority registration preferred.
• Ability to manage and coordinate teams or disciplines of moderate size.
• UAE Driving License.

Our commitment to you

We support your development by providing tools, recognition, and opportunities for growth. We foster curiosity, invest in new ideas, and promote collaboration across our global team.

Who we are

We are dedicated to addressing water, energy, and urbanization challenges. GHD is a global engineering, construction, and architectural firm established in 1928, with over 14,000 employees across five continents. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.

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Our client, a leading real estate development company in Abu Dhabi, is seeking to appoint a Design Manager to handle their large-scale projects.

The Design Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing design quality, budget alignment, and program adherence.
• Daily management of design consultants to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Coordinating the design and development process with project team.
• Collaborating with procurement on bidder lists, RFPs, and evaluations.
• Ensuring consultant submissions meet contractual deliverables.
• Facilitating timely consultant invoicing and payments.
• Preparing and presenting stage-gate presentations to management.
• Managing material submissions and approvals.

Experience Required:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 7-10 years of experience as a Design Manager for a UAE-based developer, or equivalent experience.
• A proven track record of relevant UAE experience is essential, with preference for experience in Abu Dhabi.

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**Company Description**
**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.
**Job Description**
**_This opportunity is part of AECOM's Fursa Program and open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book._**
**Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program**
As part of our Graduate Program, we're excited to welcome a **Graduate Design Management Coordinator** to join our multidisciplinary Design Management team within our Buildings + Places business line.
**About the Role**
As a **Graduate Design Management Coordinator** , you'll support the delivery of design projects from start to finish - ensuring that communication, quality, and timelines are all aligned. You'll work closely with Design Managers and discipline leads to help coordinate multi-disciplinary design efforts, while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle.
You will assist with:
+ Organizing and managing design processes for small to medium-scale projects
+ Supporting design managers with planning and defining scopes, schedules, and information flow
+ Coordinating with technical design teams to track design inputs and ensure timely resolution of issues
+ Preparing and updating logs, trackers, and reports for design deliverables, RFIs, risks, and changes
+ Reviewing deliverables for alignment with client expectations and contract requirements
+ Maintaining documentation and helping drive design efficiency across projects
**What We're Looking For**
We're seeking motivated graduates with strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills who are eager to develop a career in design management. You'll need to be a team player, a fast learner, and ready to grow in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
1. Bachelor's Degree in Design Management, Architecture, Interior Design from an accredited University
2. Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
3. Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.
4. **As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.**
**Additional Information**
**Recruitment Timeline**
**Here's what you can expect throughout the application journey.**
+ **Applications Close:** May 23, 2025
+ **Screening & Interviews:** May - June 2025 (includes CV review, phone screening, and technical interviews)
+ **Mobilization & Processing:** July - August 2025
+ **Start Date:** September 2025 (Earlier start requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
+ **Program Orientation:** October 2025 - Our full graduate cohort from across the Middle East will come together for a dedicated induction, networking, and team-building experience.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10127454
**Business Line:** Architecture
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ME and Africa
**Career Area:** Design
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
**Legal Entity:** AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

About the Role:

GHD is looking for a dynamic and driven Team Leader to lead our growing Design & Project Management team within our Project & Programme Management business group. Based in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai this is a leadership role that blends technical oversight people management and business development in one of GHDs most strategic and high-impact teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example in personal conduct and professional oversight of all project aspects. Ensures clients vision is achieved.
• Seeks to understand all projects needs and client requirements to make informed decisions.
• Is responsible for the overall performance of the project (contractual financial and technical).
• Optimizes resources required for project delivery and actively support staff professional development.
• Plans directs and supervises all operations including in a large complex project with greater risk and complexity and significant financial impact.
• Successfully develops strategy prepares proposals negotiates contracts and executes project.
• Acts as primary point of contact with client and has full responsibility for project delivery.
• Undertake monthly reviews and fulfill all the quality systems requirements for own projects.

As Team Leader you need to ensure high quality technical delivery continuous business development activities and own team management.

• Manages workload of own team(s) and collaborates with counterparts across Regions to secure work for underutilized team members as needed.
• Collaborates with own technical discipline or Service Line globally to secure additional projects needed to maintain own team members and personal utilization as well as sharing knowledge between regions and service lines.
• Provides specialist knowledge and advice. Resolves issues across multiple projects through the support of the project-based resources.
• Supports the Business Group by building and leading a high performing team.
• Works closely with the Business Group leadership to oversee team performance resource requirements manage absences and system tasks.
• Posses a sense of responsibility for own actions faces challenges openly while understanding the needs of others to achieve successful outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans across the program to identify relevant stakeholders to create mutually supportive working relationships and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice at both project and program levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders; by finding out their needs issues and concerns; and by reacting to these needs issues and concerns to support the communication of business information and decisions.
• Budgeting: Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Capital Planning: Manage a substantial portion of the organizations capital planning function ensuring careful identification of growth opportunities thorough financial evaluations of capital expenditures and strategic prioritization of projects.
• Leadership and Direction: Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the functions strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organizations mission vision and values; motivate people to commit to these tenets and do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
• Performance Management: Manage and report on the performance of a substantial diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.
• Organizational Capability Building: Use the organizations formal development framework to identify the teams individual development needs. Plan and implement actions including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Business Planning: Contribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans; forecast performance against business key performance indicators (KPIs); develop business cases for key activities/projects; and estimate the financial and human resources required to deliver performance targets.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop procedures and interpret and apply policy for area of expertise to achieve specified outputs or advise the wider business on application of policy then monitor implementation of those procedures within the organization.
• Portfolio Management: Initiate and lead the governance and delivery of a program or group of significant projects within a function using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are identified and achieved.
• Strategic Partnering: Manage specific segments of strategic partnering identifying and establishing beneficial relationships with partners and effectively negotiating partnering agreements.
• Functional Strategy Formation: Contribute to the formation of a key element of functional strategy through specialist expertise and insights to ensure that the strategy meets business needs.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of major projects in line with overall project management strategy.

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Company Description
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.
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Job Description
This opportunity is part of AECOM’s Fursa Program and open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.
Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program
As part of our Graduate Program, we’re excited to welcome a Graduate Design Management Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Design Management team within our Buildings + Places business line.
About the Role
As a Graduate Design Management Coordinator , you’ll support the delivery of design projects from start to finish – ensuring that communication, quality, and timelines are all aligned. You’ll work closely with Design Managers and discipline leads to help coordinate multi-disciplinary design efforts, while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle.
You will assist with:

• Organizing and managing design processes for small to medium-scale projects
• Supporting design managers with planning and defining scopes, schedules, and information flow
• Coordinating with technical design teams to track design inputs and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Preparing and updating logs, trackers, and reports for design deliverables, RFIs, risks, and changes
• Reviewing deliverables for alignment with client expectations and contract requirements
• Maintaining documentation and helping drive design efficiency across projects

What We're Looking For
We’re seeking motivated graduates with strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills who are eager to develop a career in design management. You’ll need to be a team player, a fast learner, and ready to grow in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Design Management, Architecture, Interior Design from an accredited University

Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.

Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.

As part of AECOM’s commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional Information
Recruitment Timeline
Here’s what you can expect throughout the application journey.

• Applications Close: May 23, 2025
• Screening & Interviews: May – June 2025 (includes CV review, phone screening, and technical interviews)
• Mobilization & Processing: July – August 2025
• Start Date: September 2025 (Earlier start requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Program Orientation: October 2025 - Our full graduate cohort from across the Middle East will come together for a dedicated induction, networking, and team-building experience.

About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10127454
Business Line: Architecture
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
Seniority level

• Seniority levelInternship

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• IndustriesArchitecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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