At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water infrastructure projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and volunteer opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while shaping the future of water management.
- Qualifications: Project management experience and a passion for sustainable solutions.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a director level role within our NSW Water Infrastructure team, based in either our Sydney or Newcastle office.
In this key role, you will work alongside a group of highly skilled specialists, be a trusted partner to a diverse range of clients across the water sector in Australia, and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to co-create innovative solutions that help shape the future.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Support our clients and manage relationships with consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
- Deliver complex projects and programs ensuring they meet client expectations, timelines, and specifications.
- Manage change, quality, health, safety and risk elements.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams - coordinating specialists to deliver high-impact results.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- A strong foundation in project management, with a genuine interest in projects that create real-world impact.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
- Ideally, experience within the water & wastewater industry.
- Proven client-side experience across multiple sectors, with the ability to manage stakeholders, priorities and deliver outcomes in complex environments.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills, with experience in consulting, construction, or professional services highly regarded.
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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Director, Water Infrastructure Projects – Hybrid & Flexible in Newcastle employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
