Expression of Interest - Project Management (Water)

AECOM; Newcastle City Council; Presencial; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work options

Additional 6 weeks' annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Resumo da oferta

AECOM in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking Senior Project Managers with water infrastructure experience to lead major Australian projects in the Hunter region, guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning through delivery.

This role offers hybrid work, exposure to multi-million to billion-dollar programs, strong governance and stakeholder engagement, and a chance to deliver infrastructure that strengthens communities.

Qualificações

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years in project management within major infrastructure environments (water preferred).
• Proven success delivering complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial, contract, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups including clients, contractors, government agencies.
• Leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative mindset to influence and inspire project teams.
• Understanding of project governance, procurement, and controls.
• Experience managing scope, quality, and change across lifecycle.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Passion for infrastructure delivering social and economic value.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Relationship building

Risk management

Project governance

Change management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Expression of Interest - Project Management (Water)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AU - Newcastle, NSW

Grow with Us.

At AECOM, we're delivering some of the world's most complex and transformative infrastructure programs. Our global Program Management business brings together industry-leading expertise, innovative delivery approaches, and deep local knowledge to help clients turn ambitious ideas into lasting outcomes.

From Australia's largest transport networks and critical water infrastructure to clean energy, defence, and city-shaping developments, we manage projects that create meaningful social, economic, and environmental value. Working alongside public and private sector clients, we partner from the earliest stages of planning through to delivery and asset completion, creating infrastructure that will serve communities for generations.

About the Role

Exciting opportunities await! We're looking for experienced Senior Project Managers with a background in the water industry to support upcoming water infrastructure projects across the Hunter region. We're seeking professionals who are passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects, leading high-performing teams and driving successful project outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ranging from multi-million-dollar programs to iconic projects exceeding AUD $1 billion, working with multidisciplinary teams and some of Australia's most significant public and private sector clients. With a focus on upcoming water projects in the Hunter region, this is an opportunity to bring your industry expertise to meaningful infrastructure that supports communities and enables long‑term regional growth.

Qualifications

While the following qualifications and experience are highly desired, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. All applications will be considered!

• A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, with 10+ years' experience in project management within major infrastructure environments (preference for Water industry).
• Demonstrated success delivering complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial, contract, cost, schedule, and risk management capability.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups, including clients, contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and inspire project teams.
• Strong understanding of project governance, procurement, and project controls.
• Experience managing project scope, quality, and change across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks while driving successful project outcomes.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities, improves connectivity, and supports long‑term economic growth.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing, and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays—swap Easter or other holidays for those 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.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.