Ports & Maritime Lead NSW &ACT at Aecom USA

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Business Development, Client Engagement, Project Portfolio Management, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Strategic Positioning, Maritime Infrastructure, Coastal Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability, Safety Management, Proposal Preparation, Multidisciplinary Team Management, Commercial Performance

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description “I believe in the saying “You become like the people you surround yourself with.” I am incredibly grateful to be part of the AECOM team for over 8 years learning from some of the best in the business - both colleagues and clients alike. My colleagues and clients will be the judge if I am delivering a positive difference to their careers too.” Michael Hill, Sector Director, Ports and Bridges, Australia and New Zealand. 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 Australia and NZ. 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. 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 As demand continues to grow across our Ports & Maritime business, we are seeking an experienced leader to join our Sydney team. This is an opportunity to lead a highly regarded team, work with industry-leading clients and play a key role in shaping the future direction of our Ports & Maritime business across NSW and the wider region. How you’ll make a difference Lead, manage and grow our ports and maritime team, collaborating with Team Managers across the region to bring the best of AECOM to our clients and projects Drive business development activities, including client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal preparation and strategic positioning to expand the organisation’s presence in the ports and maritime market. Oversee project portfolios, resource planning, budgets, schedules and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client expectations and business objectives. Champion quality, safety and sustainability across all project activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements and best-practice delivery frameworks. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive 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. Have significant experience within the ports, maritime, coastal or marine infrastructure sectors. Enjoy leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams. Are a trusted advisor who builds strong and lasting client relationships. Have a proven track record of winning work and growing market presence. Can successfully manage project portfolios, balancing technical delivery, commercial performance and client expectations. Bring a collaborative approach and enjoy working across teams, disciplines and geographies. Champion a culture of safety, quality and sustainability. Are motivated by helping shape the future of critical infrastructure and creating opportunities for your team to succeed. Additional Information 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! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 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. State/Province: New South Wales Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW

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Responsibilities

Lead and grow the ports and maritime team in NSW and ACT while driving business development and client engagement. Oversee project portfolios, budgets, and schedules to ensure safe and efficient delivery of infrastructure projects.