Lead Consultant, Digital Management

Aurecon Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Consultant in Digital Management to shape the delivery of major Australian projects, driving digital strategies, BIM and information management across multidisciplinary teams. You will work with clients, project directors and technical leaders to embed digital delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include establishing governance, overseeing digital standards, and guiding teams across Defence, healthcare, stadiums and data centres.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Digital Management, BIM or Information Management within engineering, design, construction or infrastructure.
• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field with substantial experience; accreditation is valued.
• Proven leadership in digital delivery on major, multidisciplinary projects in consulting, design or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650, Common Data Environments and digital governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Digital Engineering, BIM and Digital Delivery strategies and workflows.
• Translate client and project requirements into practical digital delivery processes.
• Establish and manage BIM, information management and data requirements across projects.
• Embed digital requirements with design teams and project directors.
• Provide digital governance, assurance and oversight across teams.
• Support ISO 19650 aligned information management principles and workflows.
• Coordinate digital models, information exchanges, and project interfaces across complex environments.
• Guide Common Data Environments and digital project systems.
• Identify and implement automation, data and AI-enabled workflows.
• Lead digital compliance reviews, health checks and reporting.
• Mentor Digital Engineering, BIM and Digital Delivery practitioners.

Skills

Digital Management

BIM

Leadership

Digital Delivery

Stakeholder management

Digital Governance

Information management

Education

Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management degree

Relevant professional accreditation

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

ProjectWise

Aconex

Job description

Aurecon is looking for a Lead Consultant, Digital Management to help shape the delivery of some of Australia's most significant and complex projects. From major Defence infrastructure, hospitals, stadiums, airports, and data centres, you'll lead the digital strategies, systems and processes that help multidisciplinary teams deliver at their best.

This is more than a BIM role. You'll work directly with clients, project directors, design managers and technical leaders to drive digital delivery, improve project performance, establish governance frameworks and influence how major projects are delivered across their lifecycle.

What you will do

As a Lead Consultant, Digital Management, you'll take a leading role in establishing and delivering digital management, BIM and information management requirements across multidisciplinary building projects.

You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of project Digital Engineering, BIM and Digital Delivery strategies, execution plans and workflows.
• Translate client, contractual and project requirements into clear and practical digital delivery processes.
• Establish and manage project requirements relating to BIM, information management, model coordination, data, asset information and digital deliverables.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Design Managers and technical teams to embed digital requirements within broader project delivery.
• Provide digital governance, assurance and oversight across multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support the implementation of ISO 19650 aligned information management principles and workflows.
• Lead coordination of digital models, information exchanges, project deliverables and interfaces across complex multidisciplinary environments.
• Support the establishment and ongoing management of Common Data Environments and digital project systems.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve delivery through automation, data, digital engineering and emerging technologies.
• Undertake digital compliance reviews, project health checks, reporting and assurance activities.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to Digital Engineering, BIM and Digital Delivery practitioners.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders and represent Aurecon's Digital Delivery capability across major projects.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of digital standards, tools, workflows and capability across our SAVI Buildings business.
• Support project commercial outcomes through efficient digital delivery, risk management and delivery planning.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of experience across Digital Management, Digital Engineering, BIM or Information Management within the engineering, design, construction or infrastructure sectors.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, construction management, Digital Engineering, BIM, information management or a related discipline, supported by substantial industry experience. Relevant professional accreditation or certification would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital delivery on major, complex and multidisciplinary projects, ideally within a consulting, design or major project environment.
• Experience operating in a senior digital leadership role across projects involving multiple disciplines, complex stakeholder interfaces and demanding delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of digital delivery across the project lifecycle, from project mobilisation and design through coordination, construction, commissioning and asset handover.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and governing Digital Engineering Execution Plans, BIM Execution Plans, Exchange Information Requirements, Asset Information Requirements and associated digital delivery documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, information management principles, Common Data Environments, information exchanges and digital governance frameworks.
• Experience establishing and managing digital governance, model coordination, information compliance, assurance and reporting processes across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage digital delivery requirements across multiple concurrent projects or workstreams, while maintaining quality, programme and project outcomes.
• Experience with digital delivery platforms and tools such as Autodesk Forma, Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, ProjectWise, Aconex or equivalent environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated experience engaging with clients, Project Directors, Design Managers, technical leaders, contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• The ability to interpret complex project, contractual and client requirements and translate them into clear, practical and commercially aware digital delivery solutions.
• Experience providing leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to Digital Engineering, BIM or Digital Delivery practitioners.
• Experience across Defence, healthcare, major buildings, sports infrastructure or data centres would be highly regarded, particularly within highly regulated, secure or technically complex project environments.
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities involving automation, analytics, AI-enabled workflows or digital innovation within project delivery environments.

You’ll be part of a growing Digital Delivery team working on some of Australia’s most complex projects across:

• Defence Infrastructure
• Healthcare & Hospitals
• Sports & Stadiums

You’ll join a national community of digital specialists focused on digital engineering, information management, automation, data and emerging technologies, while influencing how major projects are delivered across the built environment.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. At Aurecon, you’ll tackle some of the industry's most complex challenges while being supported by a culture that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas to life, develop your technical expertise and take ownership of your professional growth.

We’re proud to have been recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work and to be part of a culture where people can thrive, grow and build meaningful careers.

Who we are

Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the future belongs to those who can think differently, challenge convention and create innovative solutions that improve communities and the environment. That’s why we’re here: to bring ideas to life.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.