Major Projects Director, Water Infrastructure

companyDescription “Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating” – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible. Our Major Projects Director role within our Water Infrastructure team is an influential lead role in our Melbourne office responsible for driving team collaboration, project development and growth with key and emerging clients in our highly experienced Water Infrastructure business. This is collaborative role, with a drive to growth across our key Water clients, integrating our multidisciplinary engineering services to deliver efficiently across major programs of work. jobDescription What will a day in the role look like? Support the management of key Water client relationships across Victoria and maintain regular communication with internal/external stakeholders. Build an understanding of client business needs, priorities and project drivers to help identify opportunities. Assist in coordinating client interactions and support collaboration across technical and project teams to package integrated cross-discipline engineering solutions. Contribute to account planning activities and help align pursuits with broader Water business objectives. Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, pipeline tracking and opportunity coordination. Work with project and operational teams to help deliver quality outcomes that meet client expectations. Develop strong internal relationships across business lines to support integrated service delivery. Monitor market and competitor activity and provide insights to support growth opportunities and client positioning. 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. qualifications What you will bring? Expert knowledge (ideally 15 years + experience) across the delivery of multidisciplinary Water Infrastructure projects Demonstrable network and deep understanding of Victorian Water Infrastructure and broader Water project frameworks. Collaborative mindset with experience working across multidisciplinary teams and connecting technical specialists. Consultative communication style with the ability to understand client needs and provide trusted advice. Broad understanding of project delivery across areas such as planning, approvals, flooding, drainage and infrastructure. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust in complex environments. Why you’ll love working with us 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:LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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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. 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