Director, Water Infrastructure Projects - Hybrid

Symal; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Director Level Project Manager for Water Infrastructure to lead NSW projects from our Sydney or Newcastle offices. You will partner with clients, manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee delivery across design, tendering, contracts and construction to ensure outcomes align with client goals and regulatory requirements.

You will steer complex programs, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in project execution while maintaining strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in project management with experience delivering complex programs.
• Experience in water and wastewater sector is preferred.
• Proven client-side experience managing stakeholders and delivering outcomes in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

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 across the full life cycle including design, tendering, contract administration and financial management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Director Level Project Manager for Water Infrastructure to lead NSW projects from our Sydney or Newcastle offices. You will partner with clients, manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee delivery across design, tendering, contracts and construction to ensure outcomes align with client goals and regulatory requirements.

You will steer complex programs, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in project execution while maintaining strong relationships with