Senior Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

Here's what you will be doing:

Undertakes full day to day Project Management role on more complex projects or on a range of smaller but more challenging projects or running a component of a major project.

Team Management:

- Provides technical leadership for smaller project teams

- Responsible for technically leading groups of Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, time and quality standards

- Delivers effective communication inclusive of clients and team members to clarify expectations and requirements

- Make day-to-day decisions for project teams

- Mentors technical leadership talent and trains staff, ensuring discipline skills are up to date and industry-relevant

Technical Excellence:

- Applies diversified knowledge of Project Management principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields

- Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods

- Resolves complex technical problems and acts as the go-to person for specific technical issues

- Acts independently on technical matters

- Performs quality reviews and serves as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming that the approach satisfies the client's scope of services and expectations

- Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve technical challenges

- Supports digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces change within the discipline

- Responsible for developing a robust technical network within AECOM locally to provide clients with the most appropriate technical solutions

Client Relationship Management:

- Maintains regular contact with clients to identify pre-released opportunities

- Has the knowledge and expertise required for this work level, which usually results from progressive experience

- Markets AECOM's technical excellence in the relevant industry by attending conferences

- Presents to clients, senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress 

Interdisciplinary Coordination: 

- Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with each other

Here's what we are looking for:

- Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant post-graduate experience

- B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant post-graduate experience

- National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant post-graduate experience

- National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of eleven (11) years' relevant post-graduate experience

- Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc. with a minimum of nine (9) years' relevant post-graduate experience

• DATA Centre experience would be highly advantageous

Professional Registration Required:

- Registration as Pr.CPM with SACPCMP, OR

- Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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  

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.