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Principal Design Manager

Aecom 🇦🇺 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Full-time Principal

Lead and integrate large multidisciplinary design teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality technical outcomes across various sectors. Act as the primary client interface to define operational requirements, manage project strategy, and ensure compliance with technical and security standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and integrate large multidisciplinary design teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality technical outcomes across various sectors. Act as the primary client interface to define operational requirements, manage project strategy, and ensure compliance with technical and security standards.

Requirements

  • Requires 12+ years of experience with a strong technical background in multidisciplinary project leadership. Candidates must hold Australian citizenship and possess a proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
  • Flex public holidays
  • Professional development courses
  • Financial study assistance
  • 5 days paid study leave
  • Global career opportunities

Key Skills

Large multidisciplinary team leadership Client interface management Operational requirement definition Project strategy development Technical compliance Security standards adherence Infrastructure design Stakeholder management Strategic planning Team integration Leadership Communication Problem solving Australian citizenship requirement Complex infrastructure project delivery

About Aecom

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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