Project Coordinator

AECOM
Dubai
AED 50,000 - 200,000
Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of a Project Coordinator:

  1. Project Planning and Scheduling
    • Developing Project Plans: Assisting in the creation of detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules, ensuring that milestones are clearly defined.
    • Resource Allocation: Helping to allocate resources (personnel, materials, equipment) based on project needs, availability, and budget.
    • Task Assignment: Ensuring that tasks are assigned to the appropriate team members and tracking progress.
    • Timeline Management: Monitoring deadlines and ensuring that the project stays on schedule, adjusting plans as needed to avoid delays.
  2. Communication and Stakeholder Management
    • Team Coordination: Acting as a liaison between team members, ensuring smooth communication and information flow across departments or between project stakeholders.
    • Client Interaction: Communicating with clients and external stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure that project requirements are being met.
    • Meeting Coordination: Scheduling and organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and distributing meeting minutes to ensure action items are tracked.
    • Reporting: Preparing regular project status reports for the Project Manager and stakeholders, including progress updates, risks, and issues.
  3. Resource and Budget Management
    • Budget Tracking: Assisting with managing the project budget by tracking expenses, monitoring cost overruns, and ensuring that financial resources are used efficiently.
    • Procurement Support: Coordinating the procurement of materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and managing vendor relationships.
    • Risk Management: Identifying potential project risks (delays, cost overruns, resource shortages) and assisting in developing mitigation strategies.
  4. Documentation and Administration
    • Document Control: Organizing and maintaining project documentation, including contracts, reports, design documents, and correspondence.
    • File Management: Ensuring that all project-related files and records are properly stored, up-to-date, and easily accessible for team members and stakeholders.
    • Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensuring that project documentation meets company standards, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
  5. Problem-Solving and Issue Resolution
    • Handling Problems: Assisting the Project Manager in resolving issues that may arise during the course of the project, such as delays, scope changes, or unexpected challenges.
    • Conflict Resolution: Helping to mediate conflicts within the project team or between stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and progress.
  6. Project Delivery and Closing
    • Final Deliverables: Assisting with the delivery of final project outputs, ensuring they meet the client’s expectations and project requirements.
    • Post-Project Evaluation: Supporting post-project evaluations, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and documenting lessons learned for future projects.
    • Closing Documentation: Ensuring that all documentation is finalized, including closing out contracts and completing final financial reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Cost Tracking and Analysis: Monitor project budgets, assist in preparing cost reports, and compare actual expenditures against forecasts to support cost control.
  • Invoice and Payment Processing: Review client invoices, facilitate payment processing, and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Project Documentation and Reporting: Organize and maintain project documentation, prepare financial reports, and update stakeholders on project progress.
  • Risk and Claims Management Assistance: Help identify project risks, support claims documentation, and gather necessary evidence for claims when required.
  • Communication and Coordination: Act as a liaison between commercial, finance, and project management teams and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance from an accredited University.
  • Candidates must be recent graduates, 2024, 2023, or 2022 to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
  • Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Eagerness to learn, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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