Director of Water Projects | Hybrid

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney, Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Annual leave up to 6 weeks

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to step into a director-level role within the NSW Water Infrastructure team, based in Sydney or Newcastle. You will partner with diverse clients, lead complex programs and drive cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative water solutions.

You will oversee design management, tendering, contracts, scheduling, risk management and financial oversight, while maintaining exceptional client and stakeholder engagement across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in project management with ability to lead complex programs.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders, priorities and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and partners.
• Experience in consulting, construction or professional services is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support clients and manage relationships with consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Deliver complex projects and programs meeting client expectations, timelines and specs.
• Manage change, quality, health, safety and risk elements.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects from design to delivery across lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-impact results.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Client relationships

Education

Related tertiary qualification

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to step into a director-level role within the NSW Water Infrastructure team, based in Sydney or Newcastle. You will partner with diverse clients, lead complex programs and drive cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative water solutions.

You will oversee design management, tendering, contracts, scheduling, risk management and financial oversight, while maintaining exceptional client and stakeholder engagement across projects.