Associate Director

Aurecon Group; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aurecon Group in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Director / Senior Project Manager to lead major Defence, Local Government and infrastructure programs in South Australia. You will head project teams, manage key client relationships, oversee delivery performance and contribute to Aurecon's growth by guiding pursuits and winning work.

You will act as a trusted adviser on complex capital works exceeding $100M in CAPEX, driving governance, risk and commercial outcomes while mentoring junior staff.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience delivering Defence and infrastructure programs.
• Professional certification such as PRINCE2/MSP/CPPM is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex infrastructure and capital works programs.
• Oversee governance, procurement and risk management.
• Manage client relationships and business development activities.
• Mentor project managers and junior staff.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams from inception to close-out.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Security clearance (AGSVA)

Educación

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Project Management certification (PRINCE2/MSP/CPPM)

Herramientas

PRINCE2

MSP

CPPM/CPPD

Descripción del empleo

Just imagine a future with us... At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What will you do? As an Associate Director / Senior Project Manager within Aurecon's Adelaide's Program Performance Advisory team, you will provide leadership across major Defence, Local Government and infrastructure programs throughout South Australia. Based in Adelaide, you will lead project teams, manage key client relationships, oversee commercial and delivery performance, and support the growth of Aurecon's project management business. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, influence project and program outcomes, and deliver complex capital works projects and portfolios exceeding $100M+ in CAPEX value. The role requires strong project leadership, commercial acumen, contract administration capability and risk management expertise, together with the ability to develop people, support winning work and contribute to Aurecon's long-term success. You will be capable of acting as Project Director on major projects and programs and will lead multidisciplinary teams from project inception through to planning, design, procurement, delivery and close-out.

Client Leadership & Business Development

Support pursuits, proposals and bid activities, overseeing solutions align with client objectives and market opportunities. Influence client decision‑making by providing strategic advice on project delivery, governance, procurement and risk management. Identify and shape future opportunities that contribute to Aurecon's growth strategy. Actively contribute to business development activities, market engagement and client account management.

Project & Program Leadership

Act as Project Director or Senior Project Manager on complex infrastructure, facilities and building projects. Lead multidisciplinary project teams delivering major capital works programs valued in excess of $100M. Drive delivery outcomes across scope, cost, schedule, quality and stakeholder expectations. Establish project governance frameworks, reporting structures and delivery controls. Coordinate multiple projects and workstreams, managing interfaces, dependencies and competing priorities. Provide leadership across design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

Commercial & Risk Management

Drive strong commercial performance through effective planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource management. Lead contract administration activities, including procurement, negotiations, claims, variations and contractor performance management. Manage company and client risk through robust governance, assurance and project control processes. Balance project outcomes, commercial objectives and business priorities while maintaining delivery commitments. Identify, assess and proactively manage strategic, commercial, project and operational risks.

Leadership & People Development

Lead and develop team members within the Adelaide Program Performance Advisory business. Mentor project managers, graduates and emerging leaders to build capability and strengthen delivery performance. Foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture focused on accountability, learning and continuous improvement. Align teams across multiple workstreams and disciplines to achieve integrated delivery outcomes. Support workforce planning, performance reviews and career development discussions.

Technical Excellence

Apply project management expertise across infrastructure and vertical building projects. Drive quality outcomes through effective project controls, governance and assurance processes. Ensure delivery methodologies, systems and standards are consistently implemented across projects and programs. Leverage technology, data and reporting tools to improve delivery performance and decision‑making. Maintain high levels of attention to detail in project documentation, contract administration, commercial management and reporting. Oversee projects supporting Project Directors or Program Leaders delivering infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Represent client interests through oversight and coordination of project delivery. Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects and work packages.

What you’ll bring?

• Essential Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Located in Adelaide or willingness to relocate to Adelaide.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major Defence, Government, Local Government, infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Proven experience managing capital works programs and projects exceeding $100M+ CAPEX.
• Experience across both vertical construction and infrastructure projects.
• Strong project governance, commercial management and contract administration capability.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasting, resource planning and financial performance.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and manage project, commercial and organisational risk.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Strong Design Management expertise.
• Highly Desirable Experience acting as Project Director, Client Representative or Senior Project Manager for major capital work projects/programs.
• Experience working within Defence, Commonwealth Government, NT Government or Local Government environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading pursuits, bids and business development activities.
• Professional certification such as CPPM, CPPD, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent.
• Existing AGSVA Security Clearance.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.