AECOM

Ports & Maritime Design and Project Manager Opportunities Australia

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Significant experience as a Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Senior Engineer within ports, coastal or maritime infrastructure projects.
  • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex maritime infrastructure projects.
  • Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure or waterfront developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs.
  • Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills, particularly with port authorities, government agencies or major infrastructure clients.
  • Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions or international delivery environments.
  • A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports coastal communities, trade and long-term economic growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects.
  • Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, program, technical delivery and client outcomes.
  • Coordinate with AECOM teams across Australia and globally, leveraging design capability to deliver complex maritime projects.
  • Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities and government agencies.
  • Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design and commercial management, programme coordination and multidisciplinary integration.
  • Provide leadership across maritime and coastal engineering disciplines, ensuring designs align with industry standards.
  • Support the growth of AECOM's Ports & Maritime capability globally, mentoring engineers and strengthening delivery teams.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Flexible public holidays - swap holidays for ones that suit you better.
  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities, including professional development courses and paid study leave.
Full Job Description
We currently have multiple opportunities across Australia, at all levels of experience, as our project pipeline continues to expand. These roles will play a key part in strengthening our Ports & Maritime leadership capability nationally, particularly as we continue building our senior technical, design and project management presence. How you'll make a difference • Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments. • Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, program, technical delivery and client outcomes. • Coordinate with AECOM teams across Australia and and across the globe, leveraging our design capability to deliver complex maritime infrastructure projects. Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities, government agencies and private sector clients. • Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design and commercial management, programme coordination and multidisciplinary technical integration. • Provide leadership across maritime and coastal engineering disciplines, ensuring designs align with industry standards and best practice. Support the growth of AECOM's Ports & Maritime capability globally, mentoring engineers and strengthening delivery 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 these roles. Please apply, all applications will be considered. • Significant experience as a Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Senior Engineer within ports, coastal or maritime infrastructure projects. • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex maritime infrastructure projects. • Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure or waterfront developments. • Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs. • Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills, particularly with port authorities, government agencies or major infrastructure clients. • Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions or international delivery environments. • A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports coastal communities, trade and long-term economic growth. Additional Information Why join AECOM AECOM is the #1 transportation design firm globally as ranked by ENR for the last 23 years running. We deliver some of the most complex ports, coastal and maritime infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. By joining our teams in Australia, you'll play a key role in delivering infrastructure that supports trade, connectivity and economic development across the region. You'll also benefit from AECOM's national and global design network, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with leading specialists across ANZ and internationally, while building your career on some of Australia's most significant maritime infrastructure projects. 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=betklRQ7Sws

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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