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AECOM Project Manager in Perth, Australia
Company Description
“AECOM fosters a great culture where alignment between people and projects leads to outstanding outcomes."- Colin Rossetti, Sector Director, ANZ
Come grow with us.
AECOM partners with mining and industrial clients focused on achieving zero emissions and optimising production while reducing costs. With a global presence and local leadership, we manage risks and prioritise safety, sustainability, and community expectations. Our services cover the entire project lifecycle—from concept, design, engineering, and project management to commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. We support clients in both greenfield and brownfield mining and minerals processing, helping them adapt to climate change and implement technologies that reduce environmental impact as they work toward net-zero emissions and support low-emissions technologies.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’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 Description
The Role
As a result of a significant project pipeline, AECOM’s Mining and Industrial team has an upcoming opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with strong leadership and technical experience to join the talented team based in Perth.
Working as part of a dynamic, consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of large multidisciplinary projects within the Mining , Refining, and Industrial sectors.
Our team of industry experts and network of technical specialists will support the development of your technical and project management capabilities, giving you the opportunity to work across all project phases from studies through to detailed engineering and execution. Working across mining, minerals processing, chemicals and refineries will give you a broad exposure and help build your career.
What will a day in this role look like:
Collaborate with industry leaders and technical specialists whilst working as part of a dynamic and consultative team on major mining projects both across Australia and internationally
Utilising your relevant experience, assist with the development of our upcoming engineers and graduates by advising and mentoring the next generation of engineering consultants
Be heavily involved in the management and leadership of a multi-disciplinary engineering team with various projects and packages of work
Manage, plan and deliver a range of projects for Industrial clients varying in size and scope
Assume the role of Superintendent Representative across projects, managing the contractual obligations on behalf of our clients
Meet with clients, contractors and industry stakeholders to facilitate technical discussions, promote AECOM’s client-centric culture and ensure our client’s project expectations are satisfied
Prepare and execute Project Plans during Opportunity and Contracted Phases including; scope & approach, engineering, deliverables management, resources, procurement, budget, scheduling, change management, reporting and project closeout.
Qualifications
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, as all applications will be considered.
What are we looking for from you?
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, structural, chemical process or related field)
Demonstrated experience as a client-side project manager, working for a consultancy ideally within Mining/Minerals Processing
Previous exposure to assisting in the development of tender submissions and proposals to generate a project pipeline.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the willingness to mentor and develop more junior members of our team.
Commercial/contractual management of projects on range of different contract models (‘design only’, ‘design and construct’, Alliance)
Building a high-performance delivery culture
Mentoring and training of junior and mid-level staff to be future project leaders
Join us and let’s get started.
#Work180
Additional Information
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 AECOM
AECOM 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 AECOM
AECOM 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You 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.
ReqID: J10148444
Business Line: PgM & R+I
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid