Construction Project Manager - job 4 of 21

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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

As a result of several ongoing significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM’s Program Management (PgM) team are looking for a passionate and highly driven team are looking for a passionate and highly driven Project Manager/Contract Administrator who is looking to further develop their career in leading, winning and delivering program management and contract administration opportunities. This role will enable us to continue to support our current internal and external clients, whilst focusing on new pursuits to further grow and sustain our PgM and other local teams.

Working with a high performing North Queensland PgM team, you’ll either lead our local interface to key clients and develop long term relationships or have a hands-on approach with major projects across the Region, working closely with AECOM delivery teams.

Please note we will consider candidates based in Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton or Mackay. Relocation assistance to North QLD will be provided for the right candidate. 

We are seeking a future leader with an interest in succession and long-term growth in AECOM - an individual who is looking to be continually challenged and develop their career into a multitude of potential pathways within a global organisation. Working on a range of projects, some with the prospective capital value up to, and exceeding, $150M, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career, with opportunities to travel and be mobile, and opportunities to carve a career within our supportive North Queensland offices.

Typical types of projects include – Transport and Main Roads (TMR) road remediation/upgrade and new, local government capital delivery (civil, roads, infrastructure) and Disaster Recovery.

About the role

• Lead and deliver projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard — drawing on your strong background in contract administration and program management.
• Drive local strategic growth by taking initiative and contributing to the development of our Project Management (PgM) capability, positioning yourself as a future leader within the business.
• Inspire and guide teams, using your people skills to mentor staff and build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Apply your deep understanding of Australian standards to ensure the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Take ownership of project responsibilities, confidently acting as the Superintendent’s Representative or Project Manager across a variety of projects, liaising closely with clients and multi-disciplinary engineering 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.  

About you:

• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, with strong skills in contract administration and project/program management.
• Strong leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and growing team capability.
• In-depth understanding of Australian standards and experience acting as a Project Manager or Superintendent’s Representative.
• Engineering qualifications (RPEQ/CPEng desirable) and ideally 10+ years' industry experience from contractor or client-side roles.
• Business development and transport infrastructure experience (e.g. TMR, VIC Roads, TfNSW, Main Roads WA) highly regarded.

Benefit from the tropical Queensland lifestyle and work for a company who values your technical and professional development.

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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 aecom.com 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.