Project Manager II - Military veterans preferred

Australia - Australian Capital Territory, Alice Springs

Job Summary

AECOM has a great opportunity for a

Project Manager to support of program in Alice Springs, Australia. The selected candidate will be responsible for overall operation of multiple projects/contracts to include the safety and well-being of its employees including subcontractors, safeguarding company funds and property, and generally represents the company with respect to the customer. Specific duties include working under the supervision of a senior PM or above, demonstrates and provides project leadership in their area of responsibility; identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities; ensures development and adherence to the project Work Breakdown Structure, Asset Management, and Workflow Management elements; expand the Project Execution Plan for subsequent phases (Project Initiation, Project Execution, Construction, etc.) and communicates and coordinates the implementation of the enhancements with the project team; establish, track and report status against key performance indicators or contractual metrics on a routine basis; participate in the establishment of project organizational structure in support of proposal efforts; demonstrates command of the schedule goals, key milestones, and approach to the work embodied in the schedule; ensures that a firm scope-based schedule baseline is established and properly resourced; demonstrates knowledge of the schedule tools, procedures, and work process; manages performance and progress against the plan and ensures accurate forecasts with commensurate action plans; reviews, reports and manages key performance measures defined within the contract. Implements corrective measures when measures are outside service levels or bandwidths; consistently meets or improves upon the established schedule goals in their area of responsibility; manages performance and progress against the plan and ensures accurate forecasts with commensurate action plans; establishes annual operating budgets in cooperation with customer, business manager or group financial department; provides accurate monthly forecasts of cost, schedule, and resource utilization; works with Business Development to increase scope of services on existing contracts; supports BD, and Group management in Contract negotiations with customers; may serve as the proposal manager of a medium sized project; supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management and perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• TS/SCI w/poly security clearance is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project, Facility Management or relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent.

• Must have 10-12 years of relative experience.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.

• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Program and Project Management

Business Line Management Services

Business Group Management Services Group (MS)

Country Australia

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 215668BR

Clearance Required Yes

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.