Graduate Project Coordinator

Providing day-to-day assistance to Senior Project Managers in project delivery

Assisting in proposal preparation and tender submission procedures

Coordinating and collaborating with the Design Team

Developing and managing project execution plans, organization charts, and status reports

Working closely and effectively with clients and internal project teams

Managing daily program activities throughout the project life cycle

Defining program governance and controls

Planning and monitoring the overall program progress

Managing the program’s budget

Identifying and addressing risks and issues

Coordinating projects and their interdependencies

Optimizing resource utilization across projects

Managing stakeholder communication

Aligning project deliverables with program outcomes in collaboration with the business change manager

Overseeing main program documentation such as the program initiation document

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop essential project coordination skills and gain hands-on experience in project management within the architectural/building design field. Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving innovative projects forward.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related from an accredited University

Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM’s Graduate Program.

Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.

If you hold a Master’s Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelor’s Degree to ensure continuous education and meet program requirements.

Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Desirable Criteria:

Methodical approach to problem solving

Effective time & task management and leadership skills

Excellent organization and verbal communication skills are essential

Ability to use initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently

Advanced in Microsoft Office

Software experience in industry standard project management software is preferred

Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail, must be able to demonstrate accurate report writing

Understanding in Gantt chart programming

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications open: May 13th, 2024

Applications close: May 31st, 2024

Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024

Mobilization & visa processing: August 2024

Start Date: September / October 2024

Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

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