Senior Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Banana Shire Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Infrastructure to deliver high-quality civil infrastructure projects across the Townsville region. You will own projects from planning through to close-out, working with leading technical specialists and cross-functional teams to meet client objectives.

The role requires a strong background in civil engineering, roads/bridges/transport infrastructure, and proven governance, safety and commercial acumen in complex environments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, with experience across roads, bridges or transport infrastructure.
• Experience across project development, construction delivery and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, road and bridge design, construction, maintenance and materials.
• Experience managing project budgets, programs, risks and commercial outcomes.
• Experience working with major contract forms such as AS 2124, AS 4300, D&C, Alliance or similar contracting models.
• Strong understanding of project governance, quality, safety and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to make sound, timely decisions in a complex project environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to bring multidisciplinary teams together around a common goal.
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain RPEQ, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Provide strong project leadership across the project lifecycle, from early planning and constructability through to construction, commissioning and close-out.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, consultants and internal technical teams to establish clear project objectives and drive successful delivery.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, opportunities and dependencies, taking action early to keep projects on track.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, resources and commercial performance, using data and insight to support effective decision-making.
• Lead project planning and programming, ensuring resources, procurement and delivery strategies are aligned with project requirements.
• Manage contracts and commercial relationships, supporting effective administration, change management, claims and dispute resolution where required.
• Establish and maintain strong project governance, reporting and controls to provide clients and leadership with confidence in project performance.
• Champion quality, health and safety, sustainability and risk management across project delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing practical advice and solutions to complex project and delivery challenges.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

Civil engineering

Construction methodologies

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Infrastructure to deliver high-quality civil infrastructure projects across the Townsville region. You will own projects from planning through to close-out, working with leading technical specialists and cross-functional teams to meet client objectives.

The role requires a strong background in civil engineering, roads/bridges/transport infrastructure, and proven governance, safety and commercial acumen in complex environments.