Project Manager (Technical Director) Highways

AECOMs Sydney Highways team is delivering some of the most significant transport infrastructure projects across NSW and ANZ. With a strong and growing pipeline of motorway road and highway projects were looking to connect with experienced Project Managers and Design Managers operating at Technical Director level who thrive in complex infrastructure environments and enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery.

How youll make a difference 

• Lead and manage major highways and transport infrastructure projects from planning and tender phases through to delivery and project completion
• Drive design management and project delivery across complex road motorway and civil infrastructure projects
• Provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary project teams ensuring technical excellence and strong delivery outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the industry
• Oversee project performance across programme commercial risk safety and quality outcomes
• Lead project governance delivery strategy and coordination across internal and external teams
• Support business development work winning and strategic growth opportunities across the Sydney Highways business
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical professionals across the team

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive 

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.

• 15 years experience across highways roads or major transport infrastructure projects
• Proven experience operating at Project Manager Design Manager or Technical Director level within complex infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of highways design D&C delivery models and multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience delivering projects for major transport authorities and infrastructure clients across Australia
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing programme financial and delivery performance
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability with the ability to influence at senior levels
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for developing teams and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions

Our Sydney Highways team is continuing to grow with a strong pipeline of major transport infrastructure work already underway and plenty more to come. Youll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading technical specialists collaborate across ANZ and global teams and help shape projects that leave a lasting impact on communities across the region.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats 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.

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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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time