Construction Project Manager

Come grow with us. 

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

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AECOM is seeking a dedicated Associate Director – Construction Project Engineer to join our Project and Programme Management team in Townsville. We're looking for a highly capable and motivated engineer to join our team as 2IC. This role is perfect for someone with strong leadership potential who can support our program management team, manage projects, and help grow our regional Queensland capability. You will ensure construction projects are delivered to approved designs and specifications, with a strong focus on safety.

Please note this role is in Townsville, Queensland. If you're ready for a change, we'll help with relocation within Australia so you can make the most of living and working in sunny Townsville.

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead projects and act as 2IC to our NQNT program management team, supporting project delivery.
• Support client-facing activities and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and develop team members, building capability within the business.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, and claims/assessments.
• Contribute to business growth through work-winning initiatives and program development.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (RPEQ required or eligible to obtain).
• You'll bring at least 15 years' experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects, ideally with exposure to TMR/Main Roads or equivalent authorities such as VicRoads/DTP
• Strong project leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Generalist mindset with exposure to multiple engineering disciplines
• Leadership aspirations and ability to support program delivery across complex projects.

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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. 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.