Senior Project Manager

Aecom2; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Public holiday swaps

Job summary

AECOM in Brisbane is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead planning, management and delivery of complex infrastructure projects across South East Queensland. You will take projects from inception to completion, establish delivery approaches, manage teams and ensure outcomes across scope, schedule, cost and quality.

In this senior role you will provide leadership, drive end-to-end delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and risks, report to senior leadership, and build

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management or major project delivery in infrastructure or complex delivery environments.
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception through to execution and completion.
• Strong governance and delivery methodologies, with cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, establishment and delivery of projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies, governance, and reporting processes.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, procurement and overall delivery performance.
• Establish and maintain project controls, reporting, assurance and performance management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities and drive mitigation plans.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships and provide strategic project advice.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Risk management

Job description

We're looking for experienced Project Managers to lead the planning, management and delivery of complex projects across South East Queensland.

This is an opportunity for a confident project management professional who understands how to take projects from inception through to completion, establishing the right delivery approach, managing project teams and ensuring successful outcomes across scope, schedule, cost and quality.

You'll play a key role in delivering major projects, working closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and delivery partners to drive project performance and achieve successful outcomes.

What you'll do

You will provide senior project leadership, taking ownership of end-to-end project delivery and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client expectations.

You'll be responsible for:

• 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.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on delivery level.

You'll ideally bring:

• Significant experience in project management or major project delivery, ideally within infrastructure, property, buildings or another complex delivery environment.
• 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.

Why you'll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays-swap Easter or other holidays for those that suit you better.

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