Project Management - Ports & Maritime

AECOM · Perth, WA, Australia

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-10-14
  • Confirmed live on 14 October 2026

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Job description

Job Description
Lead major maritime projects and help shape the team behind them.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Ports & Maritime to lead complex projects, build trusted client relationships and support the leadership of our Perth Ports & Marine team.
This opportunity will suit someone who combines strong project management and commercial judgement with a collaborative approach to leadership.
How you’ll make a difference

• Lead ports, harbours, marine and coastal infrastructure projects from inception through to completion, acting as Project Manager or Project Director as appropriate to the project.

• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and resources to achieve quality outcomes, financial performance and client satisfaction.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across maritime and coastal engineering, civil infrastructure, planning, environmental and advisory services.

• Ensure delivery aligns with AECOM’s project management framework, governance requirements, quality systems and safety expectations.

• Support the Team Leader with workforce planning, resource allocation, utilisation and operational improvements, stepping into their role during periods of absence.

• Build relationships with senior client stakeholders, lead account development activities and identify opportunities to bring together expertise across AECOM.

• Lead proposals, tenders and client presentations, developing pursuit strategies and contributing to sales targets, pipeline management and business growth.

• Mentor project managers, engineers and emerging leaders, supporting career development, recruitment, onboarding and retention.

• Represent AECOM at industry events and promote a team culture built on safety, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• A relevant qualification in engineering, project management or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex ports, maritime, coastal or comparable infrastructure projects.

• Strong project management capability, including scope, commercial performance, budgets, schedules, risk and governance.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating specialist inputs across the project lifecycle.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior clients and translate their priorities into successful project outcomes.

• Experience developing proposals, leading pursuits and identifying opportunities for business growth.

• People leadership skills, with a commitment to mentoring, career development and an inclusive team culture.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, sound commercial judgement and a collaborative approach to decision making.

Experience supporting team operations, workforce planning or business strategy will be highly regarded.

Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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.
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