Graduate Project Manager

AECO; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Mentoring and career support

Graduate program benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking graduates for a Project Management Graduate Program in Queensland, Australia, delivering high‑impact infrastructure projects for GIICA and partners. You’ll support the full lifecycle from planning to delivery, gaining hands‑on experience in schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder communications.

You must be in the final year or have recently completed a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, with 1–3 years’ experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Final year or completed Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering.
• Graduates with 1–3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of major infrastructure projects by assisting with schedule, budget, cost and quality tracking.
• Help prepare and manage project documentation, reports, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist with project planning, procurement, coordination and delivery activities.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting and project controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

“During my time as a project management intern at AECOM, I discovered the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and strategic thinking. Each challenge taught me something new, and every task helped me grow closer to becoming a skilled project manager.” Elmar Abdal, Graduate Project Manager

Come grow with us.

Our program management team delivers structured, outcome-driven projects that create social, economic, and environmental value. With expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage critical programs in defence, transport, clean energy, water, disaster recovery, and more. Partnering with public and private asset owners, we drive transformational change from early planning to project completion, ensuring lasting impact throughout the program lifecycle.

Everyone belongs at AECOM.

We’recommitted to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be aFortune 500 Most Admired Company, aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winnerand anAWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Are you ready to start your career working on projects that will make a lasting difference to Queensland?

AECOM has been appointed by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) as the Delivery Partner for the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program. Together with our joint venture partner Laing O’Rourke, we are supporting the delivery of 17 new and upgraded sport, recreation and entertainment venues across Queensland for 2032 and beyond.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll join our collaborative Project and Program Management team and gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects. You’ll develop your project management skills across the full project lifecycle - from planning and design through to delivery and operation.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Support the delivery of major infrastructure projects by assisting with schedule, budget, cost and quality tracking.
• Help prepare and manage project documentation, reports, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to monitor project progress and identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Assist with project planning, procurement, coordination and delivery activities.
• Contribute to project governance, reporting and project controls.
• Support effective communication and collaboration with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to projects across sectors including sport and entertainment, transport, water and renewable energy.
• Contribute to projects from initial planning through to delivery, developing the skills and experience needed to build a successful career in project management.

What our Graduate Program offers:

• Graduate Introduction:Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
• Essential Consulting Skills:Master core consulting skills from day one.
• Networking and Learning:Grow your network and industry know-how.
• Mentoring and Career Support:Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learning from Experts:Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
• Flexible Work Options:Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
• Career Pathways:Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.
• Graduate Attributes: We’re seeking graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive and adaptable mindset, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering with an interest in project management.
• You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program. We encourage candidates with 1 - 3 years experience to apply.
• Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia or New Zealand before applying. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the landson which we, our clients and our communities live and workaround Australia.We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, 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 their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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.