Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant in Adelaide to lead and deliver infrastructure programs from planning through to delivery. You will manage governance, scheduling, risk and stakeholder coordination while handling contract administration of Aurecon and third-party contracts, focusing on value delivery and client outcomes.

The role requires 5–8 years of project management experience, with exposure to engineering, Defence/government sectors, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of project management experience
• Experience in engineering, construction, consulting, Defence or government environments encouraged
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset; Australian citizen eligible for AGSVA clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects from planning to delivery
• Manage project governance, reporting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder coordination
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables including reports, presentations and minutes
• Be responsible for contract administration of Aurecon and third-party contracts
• Manage project and business commercial risks
• Analyze and solve problems to support project outcomes and client decisions
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Contribute to workshops, meetings and project communications
• Ensure tasks and workstreams meet time, cost and quality requirements
• Demonstrate growth mindset and seek feedback to develop capabilities

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in PM/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant

Senior Project Manager/Senior Consultant - Adelaide

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

Are you ready to contribute to nation-shaping infrastructure projects, grow your career, and work with some of the most experienced professionals in the industry? Aurecon's Program Performance team is experiencing significant growth across Australia, and we're looking for proactive early careers Project Management professionals to join our Adelaide business. This is your chance to be part of high-impact projects that make a real difference - while building your career in a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll work in client-side Project Management roles on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across Defence, Government, Social Infrastructure, Resources, Energy and Renewables. Our team of experts will support your professional development, helping you broaden your skills across various markets, sectors, and project stages. In this role you'll build strong client partnerships and co-create innovative, tailored solutions to meet their evolving challenges. You will:

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and capital works projects from planning through to delivery
• Manage project governance, reporting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder coordination
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables including reports, presentations, meeting minutes and project documentation
• Be responsible for Contract Administration of Aurecon and Third-Party Contracts
• Effectively manage Project as well as Business commercial risks
• Undertake analysis and problem solving to support project outcomes and client decision making
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Contribute to workshops, meetings and project communications
• Manage assigned tasks and workstreams effectively to meet project time, cost and quality requirements
• Demonstrate a proactive and growth-oriented mindset, seeking feedback and continuously developing capability

What you'll bring

At Aurecon, we believe diversity of experience brings diverse thinking. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate strong project management experience and a passion for infrastructure. Ideally, you will have:

• 5 - 8 years' experience working in a Project Management capacity
• Experience working within engineering, construction, consulting, Defence or government environments is highly regarded
• Experience working across complex stakeholder environments and managing competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience working in these fields.
• Be an Australian Citizen and eligible for security clearance as determined by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.