Project Manager - Civil

Job Description

As a result of several ongoing significant project wins across the region and based on our growth strategy, AECOM’s Industrial and Civil Infrastructure (CI) teams are looking for a passionate and highly driven Civil Engineer / Project Manager who is looking to further develop their career in leading, winning and delivering civil infrastructure and multi-discipline projects. This new 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 team.

Typical types of engineering projects for our Industrial / CI customers relate to:  light vehicle / heavy vehicle roads, water mains, mine-site water management,  water modelling / drainage, levees, dams, pumping/piping infrastructure.

Working with a high performing team, you will assist in sourcing, winning, managing and delivering projects for a diverse range of clients from Local Government, BHP and other mining / civil infrastructure clients. As part of this role you will not only perform technical Civil Engineering / project delivery activities, but you will also actively identify opportunities for developing new service offerings, and mentor and coach junior engineers.

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 of which have capital value up to, and exceeding, $50M, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career, with opportunities to travel and be mobile, or opportunities to carve a career within our supportive Mackay office.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in successfully winning and delivering Civil Infrastructure projects 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 CI and Industrial groups capability;
• Love working with people and passion to mentor and lead teams plus interact with customers;
• 10+ years’ experience.

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.  

What are we looking for from you?

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (desirable)

• Project management experience
• Business development experience
• RPEQ/CPEng (desirable)

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

• Flexible work options
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
• Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Professional and technical development opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

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.

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.

 

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.