Ports & Maritime Design and Project Manager Opportunities Australia

AECOM • Toronto, ON

153d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is expanding its Ports and Maritime capability across Australia and is seeking experienced Design and Project Managers with a strong background in Ports, Coastal, and Maritime Infrastructure design. These roles are suitable for professionals considering a move to Australia, offering the chance to work on complex maritime infrastructure projects while enjoying the Australian lifestyle. The positions are available at all levels of experience and will be key in strengthening AECOM's national Ports & Maritime leadership, particularly in senior technical, design, and project management roles. The company is a global leader in transportation design, with a strong investment in ports, maritime, and coastal infrastructure across Australia, supporting trade, connectivity, and coastal communities.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager, or Senior Engineer within ports, coastal, or maritime infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex maritime infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure, or waterfront developments.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work within major infrastructure programs.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills, particularly with port authorities, government agencies, or major infrastructure clients.
• Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions, or international delivery environments.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports coastal communities, trade, and long-term economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure, and waterfront developments.
• Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, program, technical delivery, and client outcomes.
• Coordinate with AECOM teams across Australia and globally, leveraging design capability to deliver complex maritime infrastructure projects.
• Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities, government agencies, and private sector clients.
• Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design and commercial management, program coordination, and multidisciplinary technical integration.
• Provide leadership across maritime and coastal engineering disciplines, ensuring designs align with industry standards and best practice.
• Support the growth of AECOM’s Ports & Maritime capability globally, mentoring engineers and strengthening delivery teams.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flex public holidays – swap holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, and global career opportunities.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking.
• Global well-being program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed