Associate (Project Manager)

AECOM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead conveyance infrastructure programs, overseeing planning, design coordination, procurement, and construction activities. You will drive schedules, budgets, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

The role emphasizes leadership, client liaison, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of safe, quality solutions in a global infrastructure setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
• Tier 3 Certified Project Manager (CPM) Accreditation or above by the Society of Project Managers (SPM) is an advantage.
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, utility, water/wastewater, pipeline, or conveyance-related projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Project planning and scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Contract administration and commercial management.
• Risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when required.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change control processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project-related concerns.
• Administer contracts and oversee procurement activities.
• Review contractor performance, claims, variations, and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs and maintain budget control.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate project commissioning and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

PE registration or equivalent

PMP certification

CPM Accreditation (SPM)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when required.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change control processes.

Design & Technical Oversight

• Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project-related concerns.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer contracts and oversee procurement activities.
• Review contractor performance, claims, variations, and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs and maintain budget control.

Construction Management

• Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate project commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
• Tier 3 Certified Project Manager (CPM) Accreditation or above by the Society of Project Managers (SPM) is an advantage.
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, utility, water/wastewater, pipeline, or conveyance-related projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Project planning and scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Contract administration and commercial management.
• Risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and safety requirements.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.