Project Management Opportunities – Water

Overview

As a Project Manager in AECOM’s Water Team, you lead end-to-end infrastructure projects from concept to construction, aligning with client objectives and regulatory requirements. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget, driving safety, quality, and sustainability outcomes. You’ll work within a global company delivering essential water programs for clients like Uisce Éireann and local authorities, contributing to resilient, impactful infrastructure. This role blends technical leadership with business development and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible hybrid working model
• well-being programs
• inclusive, diverse workplace

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure projects from concept through design, procurement and construction
• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, cost forecasting and risk across the project lifecycle
• Coordinate clients, regulatory bodies, contractors and internal teams; provide progress and financial updates
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards and securing permits
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration and professional development
• Monitor KPIs for delivery, safety, quality and sustainability; conduct post-project reviews
• Support business development through tender and bid submissions

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management
• Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM)
• Knowledge and experience in the water/wastewater sector
• Proven project and contract management experience across full design delivery cycle
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring and training junior staff
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and training
• Project management
• Contract management
• Regulatory compliance

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