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Balancing the world's need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.
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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Job Description
Due to significant contract awards within our Australia and New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our group and are currently searching for a Senior Project Manager to join the team, based in Cairns.
The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range to both internal and external clients, delivering projects across water and wastewater treatment, civil infrastructure, and Defence sectors. From concept design to design delivery partnerships and design and construct solutions, we prioritise sustainable outcomes that benefit both our clients and the communities they serve.
How you'll make a difference:
Build and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunitiesand lead bid management efforts.
Act as AECOM's Project Manager, taking full responsibility for project planning, deliveryand outcomes.
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of project delivery in line with AECOM's project management framework.
Manage client and stakeholder engagement while ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide commercial oversight of projects while mentoring and supporting team members' development.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive:
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 of Engineering with Chartered status (or working towards) with Engineers Australia desirable.
Strong project management expertise and ability to deliver projects from inception to completion.
5–10 years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects for local and state governments within the consulting industry.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and contract management skills.
Additional Information
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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AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from 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 our most complex challenges.
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