Lead Design Manager - Ports & Maritime (Hybrid)

AECOM; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

6 weeks extra annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior professional to lead design management for ports and maritime infrastructure projects in Melbourne. You will own delivery packages, coordinate with teams across Australia and globally, and mentor engineers to strengthen the Ports & Maritime capability.

You will drive program integrity, ensure adherence to standards, and foster collaboration with port authorities and major clients to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading design management on ports, coastal or maritime projects.
• Strong track record coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, or waterfront developments.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs.
• Excellent client engagement with port authorities, government agencies or large clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects.
• Own and manage packages of work, accountable for scope, program and outcomes.
• Coordinate with teams across Australia and globally, acting as client interface.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery including design, commercial management and integration.
• Provide leadership across maritime disciplines and mentor engineers.

Skills

Design Manager

Technical Lead

Project Manager

Senior Engineer

Stakeholder Management

Job description

AECOM is seeking a senior professional to lead design management for ports and maritime infrastructure projects in Melbourne. You will own delivery packages, coordinate with teams across Australia and globally, and mentor engineers to strengthen the Ports & Maritime capability.

You will drive program integrity, ensure adherence to standards, and foster collaboration with port authorities and major clients to deliver high‑impact outcomes.