Project Manager
1 week ago
Come grow with us.
As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
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With a strong pipeline of major projects across the region, AECOM's Transport Team in North Queensland is seeking a senior Highways Project Leader. This client-facing leadership role will oversee project delivery and stakeholder engagement, while working closely with contractors and clients. You will bring proven leadership, commercial acumen, and a strong local network to drive innovative outcomes and contribute to business development.
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of the Bruce Highway program. With AECOM's strong regional footprint and proven capability, we are uniquely positioned to deliver on this landmark program of works shaping Queensland's future. This role can be based in any one of our regional offices Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, or Townsville.
Job DescriptionHow you'll make a difference:
- 10+ years' experience with a focus on design and project management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects or lead large, complex projects.
- Strong background in road design; TMR experience preferred but not essential.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Effective time management and leadership of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Project management of complex infrastructure projects.
- Client and stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams and project delivery.
- Schedule, budget, and financial performance management.
- Highways planning and design experience; TMR background preferred.
Why you'll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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