Company Description
Work with Us. Change the 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.
As a result of several ongoing significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM’s Program Management (PgM) team are looking for a passionate and highly driven Project Manager/Contract Administrator who is looking to further develop their career in leading, winning and delivering program management and contract administration opportunities. This role will enable us to continue to support our current internal and external clients, whilst focusing on new pursuits to further grow and sustain our PgM and other local teams.
Working with a high performing North Queensland PgM team, you’ll either lead our local interface to key clients and develop long term relationships or have a hands-on approach with major projects across the Region, working closely with AECOM delivery teams.
Please note we will consider candidates based in Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton or Mackay. Relocation assistance to North QLD will be provided for the right candidate.
Job Description
We are seeking a future leader with an interest in succession and long-term growth in AECOM - an individual who is looking to be continually challenged and develop their career into a multitude of potential pathways within a global organisation. Working on a range of projects, some with the prospective capital value up to, and exceeding, $150M, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career, with opportunities to travel and be mobile, and opportunities to carve a career within our supportive Mackay office.
Typical types of projects include – Transport and Main Roads (TMR) road remediation/upgrade and new, local government capital delivery (civil, roads, infrastructure) and Disaster Recovery.
About You
* Demonstrated experience in successfully winning and delivering Projects with solid knowledge of Contract Administration / Program Management works to a high standard, within budget and on time.
* Passionate about developing yourself to be a future leader and initiator of our local strategy to grow the PgM group’s capability.
* Love working with people and passion to mentor and lead teams plus interact with stakeholders at all levels.
* Solid knowledge and understanding of Australian standards across Civil Infrastructure projects
* Experience acting as superintendents’ representative or Project Manager on projects.
Your ability to mentor others, deliver on promise and building / maintain strong client relationships will be key to your success in this role.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering with RPEQ/CPEng certification (desirable)
* Ideally, 10 + years of experience in industry experience from a contractor / client-side background, with a strong track record of successful project delivery
* Experience in business development, including securing and managing projects (desirable, not essential)
* Knowledge of Australian Government transport infrastructure standards with (ideally) a TMR prequalification (desirable) or knowledge of VIC Roads, Transport for NSW, Main Roads WA etc
* Relocation support will be provided for the right candidate.
Benefit from the tropical Queensland lifestyle and work for a company who values your technical and professional development.
Additional Information
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.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10125461
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Construction
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd #J-18808-Ljbffr