Principal Project Manager

This Project Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile transport projects for major clients such as Auckland International Airport, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and Auckland Transport. It provides valuable experience in delivering complex infrastructure solutions that shape New Zealand’s transport landscape, with clear pathways for career progression and the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead multidisciplinary transport/civil projects as Project Manager or Design Manager, providing technical guidance and decision-making to ensure high-quality, innovative, and timely outcomes aligned with client and project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs, delivering tailored solutions, ensuring satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for repeat or new business.
• Supervise and mentor team members, oversee project reviews, coordinate across disciplines, and continuously improve processes, tools, and work practices to drive efficiency and quality.
• Monitor budgets, minimise non-chargeable time, generate accurate scopes and estimates, and contribute to project profitability while ensuring compliance with timelines and specifications.
• Lead or support business development efforts, including preparing high-quality proposals/tenders, identifying growth opportunities, and promoting AECOM’s capabilities to secure future work.