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Project manager (technical director) - highways

Sydney
Aecom
Posted: 4 June
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Job Description

AECOM's Sydney Highways team is delivering some of the most significant transport infrastructure projects across NSW and ANZ. With a strong and growing pipeline of motorway, road and highway projects, we're looking for experienced Project Managers and Design Managers operating at Technical Director level who thrive in complex infrastructure environments and enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery.

How you'll make a difference

* Lead and manage major highways and transport infrastructure projects from planning and tender phases through to delivery and project completion
* Drive design management and project delivery across complex road, motorway and civil infrastructure projects
* Provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical excellence and strong delivery outcomes
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the industry
* Oversee project performance across programme, commercial, risk, safety and quality outcomes
* Lead project governance, delivery strategy and coordination across internal and external teams
* Support business development, work winning and strategic growth opportunities across the Sydney Highways business
* Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical professionals across the team

Qualifications

* 15+ years' experience across highways, roads or major transport infrastructure projects
* Proven experience operating at Project Manager, Design Manager or Technical Director level within complex infrastructure environments
* Strong understanding of highways design, D&C delivery models and multidisciplinary coordination
* Experience delivering projects for major transport authorities and infrastructure clients across Australia
* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing programme, financial and delivery performance
* Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability with the ability to influence at senior levels
* A collaborative mindset with a passion for developing teams and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions

Additional Information – Benefits

* 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

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.

ReqID: J10150297

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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