Professional Project Manager – Rail

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago
Apply easily

Company Description“The team culture at AECOM hits you when you join, its supportive, collaborative and the close team environment is engaging."Come grow with us.AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Austraila. We live and breathe culture making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.We have exceptional people that focus on what we do well, and we take that approach to support our clients and bring impressive projects to life. Our people are our key asset and at the core of our success, so we support them on a rich varied career path all within one global business. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued and your potential is unlimited.Getting the opportunity to be a key part one of the best teams through a period of exceptional growth in the region is exciting.Everyone belongs at AECOMWe’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.Job DescriptionThe qualities that help you thrive

This is a client-facing role suited to someone ready to step up and manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
Key challenges include coordinating resources, balancing deadlines, and supporting design management—all while building confidence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and adaptability are essential for success.
Will work mostly independently but receive basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.

QualificationsWhy you’ll love working with usThe 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.

2 - 5 years of experience in managing multi-disciplinary transport projects (rail projects preferred).
Skills in any of the following: project management, design management, stakeholder engagement, client facing roles, technical interfacing/coordination
Relevant tertiary qualifications
Design experience in minor to major transport infrastructure projects (desirable)

Additional InformationWhy you’ll love working with us (Benefits – choose 4 to align with the role)

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: , , , , - 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 AECOMAECOM 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou 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.

AECOM