Water Infrastructure Project Manager | Hybrid Melbourne

AECOM Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. You will work with a group of specialists, partner with diverse clients across Victoria's water sector, and develop solutions that shape the future through hands-on, client-facing delivery.

This role requires managing complex programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining schedule, budget and quality while building strong stakeholder relationships with Water Authorities and

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in project management.
• Experience in water & wastewater industry preferred.
• Proven client-side experience across multiple sectors.
• Experience in consulting, construction, or professional services.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects and programs, ensuring they meet client expectations, timelines, budgets and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Water Authorities, consultants, contractors and subcontractors, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and commercial performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across the entire lifecycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to specialists to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Manage change, quality, health, safety and risk elements across project delivery.
• Work closely with clients through regular attendance at client and project offices, fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships and enabling successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. You will work with a group of specialists, partner with diverse clients across Victoria's water sector, and develop solutions that shape the future through hands-on, client-facing delivery.

This role requires managing complex programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining schedule, budget and quality while building strong stakeholder relationships with Water Authorities and