Associate Director - Design Manager
Associate Director - Design Manager
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Job Description
Transforming mobility and delivering sustainable outcomes
AECOM delivers comprehensive services from creation to completion and beyond our transportation professionals are constantly exploring new ways to navigate a challenging project.
A new underground rail link in Auckland. A subzero runway in Antarctica. Removal of 75 level crossings and building a new station in Melbourne. The design of the Sydney Gateway Road project. In every region we deliver comprehensive solutions that connect people and places in forward thinking ways.
According to Engineering news Records 2020 Top 500 Design Firms AECOM is #1 in Transport globally.
Our Transport team in Auckland is looking for an Associate Director Design Manager to lead highprofile multidisciplinary projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a technical leadership role grow client relationships and contribute to winning new work through strategic bids.
Were committed to supporting your career goals and can tailor the role to include team leadership and/or project management responsibilities based on your aspirations.
Youll be part of a supportive collaborative team with a strong pipeline of exciting projectsranging from small to large scaleplus a range of benefits designed to suit your lifestyle.
The Role
As a Design Lead youll lead the design delivery of major projects across New Zealand. Youll coordinate multidisciplinary teams oversee technical quality and support the Project Manager in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. A key part of the role is managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring robust engineering outcomes.
What will a day in this role look like:
Lead and manage engineering and design teams
Oversee resourcing for specialist inputs and ensure timely delivery
Coordinate utilities drawings mapping and cost estimation
Verify engineering processes and outputs
Monitor scope budget and timelines
Collaborate with technical leads and the wider project team
Proactively manage risk and report to the Lead Engineering Advisor
Run weekly engineering team meetings
Capture and report lessons learned
Contribute to client relationship building bid development and team strategy
Beyond project delivery youll have opportunities to support business growth through client engagement bid development and shaping short and longterm strategies for the transport team
Qualifications :
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont 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
- Proven minimum 10 years experience
- Ability to manage resources across multiple work streams.
- Experience delivering projects with a high level of public visibility and interest.
- Experience bringing together a cohesive team on complex projects
- Strong understanding of the business case and integrated Transport Assessment processes and approvals processes
- Civil Engineering degree
- CPEng Preferable
Additional Information :
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 wellbeing 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 privatesector 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 2024. Learn more at aecom.
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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
