Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager — Hybrid (Hunter)

AECO; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working hours

Career development

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AECOM in Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead water infrastructure programs in the Hunter region. You will oversee multi‑disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, and collaborate with clients, contractors and government bodies to deliver complex projects on time and to budget.

The role focuses on delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities, improves connectivity and supports long‑term regional growth, with hybrid work options and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with 10+ years' experience in major infrastructure PM (water preferred).
• Proven ability to deliver complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong governance, procurement, cost and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water infrastructure projects in the Hunter region.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
• Ensure governance, procurement, risk and change controls.

Skills

Water infrastructure

Senior project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance and controls

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

AECOM in Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead water infrastructure programs in the Hunter region. You will oversee multi‑disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, and collaborate with clients, contractors and government bodies to deliver complex projects on time and to budget.

The role focuses on delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities, improves connectivity and supports long‑term regional growth, with hybrid work options and a