Senior Infrastructure Project Lead (Hybrid)

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave options

Volunteer and representation leave

Job summary

AECOM is hiring experienced Project Managers to lead planning, management and delivery of complex projects across South East Queensland. You will drive end-to-end delivery, establish delivery approaches and ensure success across scope, schedule, cost and quality.

You’ll work with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and partners to optimise performance, manage risks and deliver value in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management or major project delivery.
• Proven experience leading projects from establishment and planning through to execution and completion.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, governance and delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong capability across project scope, programme, cost, risk, procurement, reporting and commercial management.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, financial performance, forecasting and contractual matters.
• The ability to balance technical and delivery detail with broader client, commercial and project objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to engage with senior clients and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience guiding project teams and driving successful project outcomes.
• A proactive and structured approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver complex projects in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, establishment and delivery of projects from inception through to completion.
• Developing and implementing project delivery strategies, management plans, governance frameworks and reporting processes.
• Managing project scope, programme, budget, resources, procurement and overall delivery performance.
• Establishing and maintaining project controls, reporting, assurance and performance management processes.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• Managing project interfaces, dependencies, risks, issues and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitoring project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial outcomes.
• Identifying and managing scope changes, variations and contractual matters.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, managing expectations and providing strategic project advice.
• Providing clear and meaningful project reporting, performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery, processes and commercial outcomes.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing delivery environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Job description

AECOM is hiring experienced Project Managers to lead planning, management and delivery of complex projects across South East Queensland. You will drive end-to-end delivery, establish delivery approaches and ensure success across scope, schedule, cost and quality.

You’ll work with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and partners to optimise performance, manage risks and deliver value in a hybrid work environment.