Project Director

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expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings,
water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – ‎47,000 strong –
driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our
technical and professional development programs and diverse career
opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit
in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on,
the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and
your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of
experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and
construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and
equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Role purpose:
The Project Director serves as the senior AECOM representative for the project
and is responsible to lead by example in personal conduct and professional
oversight of all project aspects. Ensures client’s vision is achieved by
managing and exceeding the client’s expectations.

Is responsible for the overall performance of the project (contractual,
financial and technical) and assumes accountability for the performance of
sub-contracted entities in the performance of the services required to deliver
the contracted scope of services.

Optimises resources required for project delivery and actively support staff
professional development.

Duties:
+ Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in a large, complex
project or several moderately sized projects with greater risk and complexity,
and significant financial impact.

+ Resolves complex issues.

+ Manages projects on a local to national basis achieving quality outcomes,
financial performance and client satisfaction.

+ Successfully develops strategy, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts,
and executes project(s).

+ Acts as primary point of contact with client and has full responsibility
for project delivery.

+ Project teams may include ‎10 or more members often representing multiple
business lines, working in remote locations and including a subcontractor(s).

Minimum Requirements :
+ Degree qualified in a relevant discipline civil / mechanical / electrical /
structural / construction project management / industrial engineering

+ PMP, APM or an equivalent accreditation

+ Membership of a chartered institution MICE/ MCIOB/ MRICS

+ Proven track record of instituting project excellence models and best
practices, including capacity building and talent development

+ Seasonal experience and knowledge of local authority processes, procedures,
codes and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications :
+ Minimum ‎25 years’ senior management experience in building, construction or
infrastructure environment, plus ‎5 years of experience in a senior technical
position with a broad engineering background

+ Maintain stakeholder relations with utility providers, private and public
sector stakeholders

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in
great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our
technical and professional development programs and diverse career
opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit
in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on,
the teams and committees you join and our business.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.