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AECOM Project Manager in Sydney, Australia
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
The Role
AECOM’s Sydney team is hiring, and we have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager to deliver
Consultant client-side project management services directly to clients, and
Project Management Leadership of some of AECOM’s larger multidisciplinary architectural / engineering projects.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders in various end markets, which may include Transport, Defence, High Tech, Industrial/Renewables, Aviation, Health and/or Education sectors, you will represent AECOM in all matters to successfully deliver projects which will lead to new business and return business. Your experience across design, construction and tender process will help to facilitate further growth of our services across the region.
As a Project Manager within a leading engineering design firm, you will be exposed to a range of projects and stakeholders, which will help to expand your Project Management skills and portfolio. This position will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your career and establish yourself as a highly proficient Project Manager in the Building and Places realm.
About You
To be suitable for this position, you will have a track record of delivering projects ideally within relevant sectors, including Transport, Defence, High Tech, Industrial/Renewables, Aviation, Health and/or Education . A Project Manager needs to be engaged, engaging and excited by project delivery and successful integration of varied specialist and multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
You will have:
Proven Project Management experience (or similar) in the buildings/infrastructure environment
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, to schedule and client parameters including a good understanding of project management frameworks
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative, ethical behaviour in a client-facing environment
Strong commitment to safety and understanding of OH&S best practice and obligations.
Demonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team on complex multimillion-dollar projects with responsibility for outcomes.
Experience in developing proposals, contracts and managing sub-contractor agreements in construction environments
Develop and maintain project programs, change schedules, scoping documents, risk assessments, management plans, budgets and issues registers.
Strong understanding of Contract Administration and working with major clients or major construction
Effective communication skills, including demonstrated ability to influence and strong negotiation skills
Knowledge of the current market for consulting services is desired.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate qualification in a related discipline
Membership and professional accreditation of AIPM or other relevant body (or working towards obtaining);
Competency in utilising systems Project Management tools (eg. inEight, Aconex, Microsoft Project, etc).
Additional Information
Sustainable Legacies
AECOM have made the bold commitment to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into everything we do. We want to ensure that the work we do in partnership with our clients leaves a positive, lasting impact for communities and our planet. This means we have embedded deep cuts in carbon emissions, resilience to climate change and social equity and inclusion into all our projects.
This is not an easy task, and requires the dedication of Energy team members to continue driving transformation in the way we engage our clients, win our work, and deliver our projects. This role is a great opportunity to meaningfully influence projects in the Energy space – achieving net carbon zero emissions, embracing circular economy principles, improving social outcomes for our clients and communities, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of an organisation which is pioneering the future.
Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most innovative projects and programmes of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come.
We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being.
Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighbourhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We offer a competitive salary, relocation package and exceptional benefits for this role. This position is open to full-time, part-time and flexible employment, so we welcome you to apply whatever your preferred work situation.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10085407
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid