Senior Water Project Manager — Hybrid, High-Impact Infra

AECOM; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers with a water-industry background to lead the delivery of major water infrastructure projects in the Hunter region. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with public and private clients to deliver complex programs, from multi-million dollar portfolios to projects exceeding AUD 1 billion.

We offer flexible start/finish times and hybrid work options to support work-life balance, along with opportunities for career growth and

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) inEngineering, with 10+ years' experience in project management within major infrastructure environments (preference for Water industry).
• Demonstrated success delivering complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial, contract, cost, schedule, and risk management capability.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups, including clients, contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and inspire project teams.
• Strong understanding of project governance, procurement, and project controls.
• Experience managing project scope, quality, and change across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks while driving successful project outcomes.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities, improves connectivity, and supports long-term economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major water infrastructure projects in the Hunter region.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across projects ranging from multi-million to AUD 1+ billion programs.
• Maintain governance, procurement, and project controls across the lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Influence

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers with a water-industry background to lead the delivery of major water infrastructure projects in the Hunter region. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with public and private clients to deliver complex programs, from multi-million dollar portfolios to projects exceeding AUD 1 billion.

We offer flexible start/finish times and hybrid work options to support work-life balance, along with opportunities for career growth and