Assistant Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. AECOM scores B on the Alion truth index.
AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Assistant Project Manager to join our team in our South Africa offices.
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.
- Manages one or more less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:
- Clients with a small or local geographic footprint; OR,
- Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office; OR,
- Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc.
- May manage certain phases of projects only.
- Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager.
- Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
- Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions.
- Manages project resources.
- Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills.
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical investigation, interpretation and design.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
- Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design for civil infrastructure projects.
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.
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.
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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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.