Graduate Coordinator - Design Management/Architecture إماراتيين (خلاصة القيد)

Company Description

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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

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 innovati