Project Coordinator

Role Title: Project Coordinator

Level: Junior to Intermediate Professional

Community of Practice: Project Implementation & Administration
Location: DUBAI
SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as a Project Coordinator for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.

Desired skills and expertise:

• Fluency in English and Arabic Essential
• Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional work experience in a similar role in an office environment working with and as part of a team. Prior experience in Architecture, engineering or construction is highly desirable.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Exceptional written and communication skills.
   
• A proven work ethic and the ability to anticipate needs, service clients, initiate decisions and coordinate the activities of others.
• Prior financial, accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong command of Google Workspace, Microsoft programs, especially Word and Excel and Salesforce.

• Assist in the preparation of fee proposals, project memos, correspondence, contracts and schedules for professional services.
• Support marketing related efforts (i.e. RFQ/RFPs, Salesforce data, etc.)
• Schedule client meetings and record meeting minutes for review by Project Manager.
• In conjunction with Project Manager and Project Accountant, coordinate appropriate billings to ensure payment compliance, set up projects in accounting systems and maintain work plans in Vision.
• Maintain records of certificates of insurance, internally and externally.
• Provide support as requested during CD, tender and CA phases.
• Maintain and update project data (in various mediums including hard copy project files, network drives etc.)
• Organize and implement administrative projects independently in accordance with deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain multiple schedules, both individual and project specific and perform various support duties, including completion of expense reports, time cards and team travel arrangements.

SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans.

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy

For more about SOM: www.som.com