Construction Project Manager - job 3 of 11

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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 Mackay office.

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 You

• Demonstrated experience in successfully winning and delivering Projects with solid knowledge of Contract Administration / Program Management works to a high standard, within budget and on time.
• Passionate about developing yourself to be a future leader and initiator of our local strategy to grow the PgM group’s capability.
• Love working with people and passion to mentor and lead teams plus interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Australian standards across Civil Infrastructure projects
• Experience acting as superintendents’ representative or Project Manager on projects.

Your ability to mentor others, deliver on promise and building / maintain strong client relationships will be key to your success in this role.

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.  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with RPEQ/CPEng certification (desirable)
• Ideally, 10 + years of experience in industry experience from a contractor / client-side background, with a strong track record of successful project delivery
• Experience in business development, including securing and managing projects (desirable, not essential)
• Knowledge of Australian Government transport infrastructure standards with (ideally) a TMR prequalification (desirable) or knowledge of VIC Roads, Transport for NSW, Main Roads WA etc
• Relocation support will be provided for the right candidate.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.