Senior Project Manager

Come and grow with us.

Our program management (PgM) team delivers structured, outcome-focused projects that generate social, economic, and environmental value. Leveraging our multi-disciplinary expertise and deep industry knowledge, we partner with public and private asset owners to manage critical programs and projects across buildings, water, defence, transport, clean energy, and disaster recovery—from early planning through to completion, driving transformational change and long-term impact across geographies. Our PgM team comprises of a diverse group of project managers, contract administrators, advisory specialists, cost controllers, project planners and project administrators, all focussed on delivering the best value and outcomes for our clients and their projects.

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We are looking for a Senior or Principal level Project Manager to work on a diverse range of projects – across our Water programs.

How you'll make a difference:

• Autonomously manage, plan and deliver a range of projects for Government and other key clients across Queensland varying in size, scope and complexity.
• Guide and oversee the establishment of the project governance structure (budget, scope and schedule) alongside managing project commercial performance including accurate and timely invoicing, variation management and cash collection.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors and industry stakeholders to facilitate technical discussions, align project objectives, and promote AECOM's client-centric culture whilst ensuring stakeholder expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and execute Project Plans during Opportunity and Contracted Phases including scope & approach, engineering, deliverables management, resources, procurement, budget, scheduling, change management, reporting and project closeout.

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.

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field with eligibility for Professional Memberships and appropriate industry certification e.g. Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM) accreditation under AIPM Professional Competency Standards.
• Ideally, at least 10 years of client-side project management experience, preferably within an engineering consultancy or government agency, delivering construction or infrastructure projects such as transportation, buildings, capital works, or water programs.
• Proven experience in maintaining relationships at senior levels within client organisations to establish visibility of pipeline and influence current and future opportunities including supporting the preparation of tender submissions and proposals to help secure a robust pipeline of future work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing our cohort of junior professionals.

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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

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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.