Associate Director - Project Management

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Company Description "I love getting involved in community shaping projects. Whether the projects are in my own community, other communities, or projects that benefit the globe and focus on AECOM’s commitment to Environment, Social and Governance benefits." – Wesley Bailey, Technical Director - Water Resources Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible. 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 How you’ll make a difference We are looking for an experienced Project Manager ready to step into an Associate Director role within our Perth division. In this position, you will collaborate with our talented specialists to deliver complex, multidisciplinary programs throughout Australia. You will engage with a diverse range of clients to co-create innovative solutions in sectors such as Defence, Social Infrastructure, Transport, Energy, and Water, making a meaningful impact on the outcomes we achieve. As Associate Director - Project Management, you will: Serve as a trusted client partner, build relationships, understand challenges and translate needs into actionable delivery plans across Defence, Social Infrastructure, Transport, Energy and Water. Deliver complex projects and programs to scope, schedule and budget, keeping a sharp focus on client expectations and stakeholder outcomes. Lead governance across change, quality, health, safety and risk, embedding robust controls and clear decision frameworks. Oversee multiple concurrent projects end‑to‑end, design management, procurement and tendering, contract administration, financial management, scheduling and risk, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve high‑impact results. Mentor and develop teams; strengthen governance, processes and assurance; support bids and proposals; and build long‑term client relationships. Operate with commercial acumen, prioritise effectively, resolve issues proactively and drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio. 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. The qualities that help you thrive: Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, with Chartered status or a pathway towards chartership highly regarded. Minimum 10 years’ industry experience, with a strong technical foundation in civil infrastructure and a genuine interest in leading multidisciplinary project delivery. Proven experience delivering projects across sectors such as mining, transport, Defence, energy transition, utilities or major infrastructure. Demonstrated capability in project management, including scope definition, budget control, program management, risk management, change control and client reporting. Strong understanding of civil engineering design delivery, including coordination across disciplines, technical review processes and interface management with clients, authorities and contractors. Confident managing complex stakeholder environments, competing priorities and project constraints while maintaining clear communication and commercial discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and represent the business professionally. Experience in consulting, design management or client-side project delivery is highly regarded. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to support, mentor and coordinate engineers, designers and project teams to deliver quality outcomes. 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 Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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. 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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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. 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