Job description

The Assistant Project Manager at Turner & Townsend supports the Senior or Lead Project Manager in delivering real estate projects across the UAE, ensuring projects meet client objectives, timelines, cost targets, and quality, sustainability, and safety standards. The role covers both pre-contract and post-contract phases, requiring a solid understanding of construction processes, commercial and contractual awareness, and strong interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager ensures adherence to governance, communication, and management control systems, monitors project performance, identifies risks, and supports mitigation measures. The position involves active participation in technical and progress meetings, client stage gateway reviews, HSSE monitoring, logistics, and programme progress oversight. Additionally, the role supports the preparation of formal reports, presentations, and contract administration, including invoicing, receipts, and protection of client interests.