Project Manager (Water Sector)

Overview

In this Project Manager role, you’ll lead and coordinate capital water projects within AECOM’s FRAM program, spanning inception to site delivery. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality and safety. The position offers exposure to high-impact flood risk and asset management initiatives that protect communities. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment and help shape regional water infrastructure delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• career development opportunities
• strong global infrastructure focus
• competitive compensation and well-being programs
• CSR and community impact
• access to industry-leading technology and flexible work arrangements

Responsibilities

• lead and/or be part of project teams to manage capital investment projects
• provide client-side PM support across the project lifecycle (option studies, development, tender, NEC contract administration, site delivery)
• participate in meetings, minuting, and progressing progress reports; assist with procurement strategies and tender documentation
• proactively engage with clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver within agreed parameters and resolve disputes when possible
• manage client-side project management including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule, and contract management
• ensure projects are delivered to client satisfaction regarding quality, cost and time
• manage project team resources to meet client and business requirements
• develop strong client and cross-functional team relationships and support business development
• provide support on NEC4 contract management via contract management system and advise on procurement/tender documentation
• mentor Graduates and Apprentices
• support on contracts and procurement strategies and review tender documentation
• advise clients on procurement strategies and tender documentation

Key requirements

• Infrastructure project management experience in water
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (PSC and ECC), ideally NEC ECC accreditation
• experience in integrated, multi-organisation teams
• strong communication and organizational skills
• relationship-building with clients, teams, and stakeholders
• ability to work on own initiative with Senior Project Managers
• team player with proactive, flexible attitude
• excellent IT skills and numeracy/communication skills
• ability to manage internal and external relationships
• desire to develop and progress professionally
• commitment to a right-first-time approach
• support for CSR activities

• communication
• teamwork
• stakeholder-management
• NEC suite of contracts knowledge (PSC, ECC)
• contract management systems
• tender documentation and procurement strategies

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