Job Description Join AECOM's Transport Group in South-East Queensland as a Technical Director, with a strong focus on project management.
You will step into a dynamic role that blends leadership, innovation and project delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to guide a talented multidisciplinary group of professionals as a project leader for the delivery of complex, region-shaping projects.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of major transport infrastructure projects.
Your project management skills will be crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with various stakeholders, and implement best practices in project management to drive efficiency and excellence in project outcomes.
Cultivate a culture of excellence, inspiring teams to deliver high-quality results that achieve or exceed client expectations.
Engage regularly with clients, allowing you to forge strong relationships and truly understand their needs, which is essential for driving satisfaction and securing repeat business.
Your reputation for delivering exceptional results will help enhance AECOM's standing in the market.
Identify opportunities to expand our portfolio, lead proposal efforts, and enhance AECOM's presence in the market.
Your skills and vision will be instrumental in winning new projects and shaping the future of our strategic initiatives.
If you're a motivated leader with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, this position offers you the chance to make a significant difference in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Join us, and let's create a legacy of excellence together. What will a day in this role look like: Lead delivery of major transport infrastructure projects, focusing on culture, project performance, client relationships, and contractor relationships.
Work with an industry-leading team on a broad range of transport infrastructure projects that shape cities and regions, including some of Queensland's largest road and passenger transport projects, and indeed Australia-wide. Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams. Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers and partners. Influence and lead strategy development and execution to achieve business success. Lead change and drive productivity by championing our digital delivery initiatives, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to enhance project outcomes.
Qualifications What are we looking for from you?
Tertiary qualification in engineering suitable to hold (or obtain) RPEQ status in Queensland, ideally with 20 years + relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in the role of Project Manager for delivery of major transport infrastructure projects and meeting delivery requirements, including for the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland (TMR) Knowledge of the market for consulting services in Queensland to support the positioning and winning of projects, including Business Cases, design-only contract development, D&C, ECI and ETI delivery. An effective leader with tenacity and drive to achieve outstanding results, grow the team and balance priorities. Strong client focus and relationships, with business development experience and demonstrated commercial acumen. Understanding of consulting resourcing planning and forecasting. Flexibility to be present across our Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast offices to develop client relationships, mentor staff and build team rapport. Additional Information 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.
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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 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
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.
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