Senior Project Manager

Undertakes full day to day Project Management role on more complex projects or on a range of smaller but more challenging projects or running a component of a major project. Team management, technical excellence, and client relationship management responsibilities apply. Hybrid employees are asked to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week. All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Responsibilities

Undertakes full day to day Project Management role on more complex projects or on a range of smaller but more challenging projects or running a component of a major project; Provides technical leadership for smaller project teams; Responsible for technically leading groups of Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, time and quality standards; Delivers effective communication inclusive of clients and team members to clarify expectations and requirements; Make day-to-day decisions for project teams; Mentors technical leadership talent and trains staff, ensuring discipline skills are up to date and industry-relevant; Applies diversified knowledge of Project Management principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields; Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods; Resolves complex technical problems and acts as the go-to person for specific technical issues; Acts independently on technical matters; Performs quality reviews and serves as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming that the approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations; Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve technical challenges; Supports digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces change within the discipline; Responsible for developing a robust technical network within AECOM locally to provide clients with the most appropriate technical solutions; Maintains regular contact with clients to identify pre-released opportunities; Has the knowledge and expertise required for this work level, which usually results from progressive experience; Markets AECOM's technical excellence in the relevant industry by attending conferences; Presents to clients, senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress; Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with each other

Requirements

Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant post-graduate experience; B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant post-graduate experience; National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant post-graduate experience; National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of eleven (11) years' relevant post-graduate experience; Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study (such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting) with a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant post-graduate experience; Registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP, OR Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; AD&D; Disability benefits; Paid time off; Leaves of absence; Voluntary benefits; Perks; Flexible work options; Well-being resources; Employee assistance program; Business travel insurance; Service recognition awards; Retirement savings plan; Employee stock purchase plan; Training and development programs