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AECOM Construction Project Manager - Relocate to North Queensland in Melbourne, Australia
Company Description
"Working for AECOM means being given the platform to grow and develop your skills that will contribute to building legacies for generations to come." – Tessa Guastavino, Water + Program Management, VIC and SA
Come grow with us.
Our program management team delivers structured, outcome-driven projects that create social, economic, and environmental value. With expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage critical programs in defence, transport, clean energy, water, disaster recovery, and more. Partnering with public and private asset owners, we drive transformational change from early planning to project completion, ensuring lasting impact throughout the program lifecycle.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .
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 North Queensland offices.
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.
How you’ll make a difference:
Lead and deliver projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard — drawing on your strong background in contract administration and program management.
Drive local strategic growth by taking initiative and contributing to the development of our Project Management (PgM) capability, positioning yourself as a future leader within the business.
Inspire and guide teams, using your people skills to mentor staff and build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
Apply your deep understanding of Australian standards to ensure the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
Take ownership of project responsibilities, confidently acting as the Superintendent’s Representative or Project Manager across a variety of projects, liaising closely with clients and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive:
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.
Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, with strong skills in contract administration and project/program management.
Strong leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and growing team capability.
In-depth understanding of Australian standards and experience acting as a Project Manager or Superintendent’s Representative.
Engineering qualifications (RPEQ/CPEng desirable) and ideally 10+ years' industry experience from contractor or client-side roles.
Business development and transport infrastructure experience (e.g. TMR, VIC Roads, TfNSW, Main Roads WA) highly regarded.
Benefit from the tropical Queensland lifestyle and work for a company who values your technical and professional development.
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Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us:
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.
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.
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.
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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