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We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.\nWhat will you do?\nAs an Associate Director / Senior Project Manager within Aurecon's Adelaide's Program Performance Advisory team, you will provide leadership across major Defence, Local Government and infrastructure programs throughout South Australia.\nBased in Adelaide, you will lead project teams, manage key client relationships, oversee commercial and delivery performance, and support the growth of Aurecon's project management business. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, influence project and program outcomes, and deliver complex capital works projects and portfolios exceeding $100M+ in CAPEX value.\nThe role requires strong project leadership, commercial acumen, contract administration capability and risk management expertise, together with the ability to develop people, support winning work and contribute to Aurecon's long-term success.\nYou will be capable of acting as Project Director on major projects and programs and will lead multidisciplinary teams from project inception through to planning, design, procurement, delivery and close-out.\nClient Leadership & Business Development\nSupport pursuits, proposals and bid activities, overseeing solutions align with client objectives and market opportunities.\nInfluence client decision-making by providing strategic advice on project delivery, governance, procurement and risk management.\nIdentify and shape future opportunities that contribute to Aurecon's 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contractor performance management.\nManage company and client risk through robust governance, assurance and project control processes.\nBalance project outcomes, commercial objectives and business priorities while maintaining delivery commitments.\nIdentify, assess and proactively manage strategic, commercial, project and operational risks.\nLeadership & People Development\nLead and develop team members within the Adelaide Program Performance Advisory business.\nMentor project managers, graduates and emerging leaders to build capability and strengthen delivery performance.\nFoster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on accountability, learning and continuous improvement.\nAlign teams across multiple workstreams and disciplines to achieve integrated delivery outcomes.\nSupport workforce planning, performance reviews and career development discussions.\nTechnical Excellence\nApply project management expertise across infrastructure and vertical building projects.\nDrive quality outcomes through effective project controls, governance and assurance processes.\nEnsure delivery methodologies, systems and standards are consistently implemented across projects and programs.\nLeverage technology, data and reporting tools to improve delivery performance and decision-making.\nMaintain high levels of attention to detail in project documentation, contract administration, commercial management and reporting.\nOversee projects supporting Project Directors or Program Leaders delivering infrastructure projects from inception to completion. \nRepresent client interests through oversight and coordination of project delivery \nLead and manage multiple concurrent projects and work packages \nWhat you’ll bring?\nAs an Associate Director / Senior Project Manager, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and design solutions with people and outcomes in 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You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.\nReady for your next adventure?\nIf this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. For recruitment adjustments, contact .\nOur hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. 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