Project Manager - Ports

Company Description “I believe in the saying “You become like the people you surround yourself with.” I am incredibly grateful to be part of the AECOM team for over 8 years learning from some of the best in the business - both colleagues and clients alike. My colleagues and clients will be the judge if I am delivering a positive difference to their careers too.” Michael Hill, Sector Director, Ports and Bridges, Australia and New Zealand.Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM’s Ports & Maritime team is continuing to grow in Adelaide, with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across ports & maritime. As investment in trade and maritime infrastructure continues across Victoria and ANZ, we’re looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects. You’ll join a collaborative and well-connected team working across port expansions, marine structures, waterfront developments and broader maritime infrastructure projects, supported by AECOM’s global network of technical specialists and project delivery experts. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping project outcomes, leading client relationships and driving delivery across some of the region’s most important maritime projects. How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction support and project completion
• Manage project scope, programme, commercial performance and delivery outcomes across complex multidisciplinary projects
• Act as the key interface between clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal design teams
• Coordinate technical teams across ports, marine, structural, coastal and civil disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with port authorities, government agencies and private sector clients
• Identify and manage project risks, interfaces and delivery challenges, providing proactive solutions throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to the continued growth of AECOM’s Ports & Maritime capability in Melbourne and across ANZ

QualificationsThe qualities that help you thrive

• Experience as a Project Manager, Design Manager or Senior Project Lead within ports, maritime or major infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of project delivery across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Experience working within D&C and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong commercial, programme and risk management capability
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project teams
• Passion for delivering infrastructure that supports trade, connectivity and long-term economic growth

Additional InformationWhy 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! 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. ReqID: J10150582 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Program & Project Management Work Location Model: Hybrid