AECOM

Principal Project Manager – Design Manager, Aviation

AECOM

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Auckland • New Zealand

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Join AECOM’s Aviation team as a Principal Project Manager / Design Manager, leading the delivery of complex airport and aviation infrastructure projects.
  • Manage multidisciplinary design teams, oversee project programmes and budgets, and ensure technical excellence from concept to completion.
  • Deliver and coordinate aviation infrastructure projects across New Zealand airports and select Pacific and Australian programmes.
  • Guide design teams day-to-day, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Maintain strong client engagement, providing technical advice and oversight while managing project progress and outcomes.
  • Manage aviation programme delivery, including schedules, budgets, and quality assurance for primarily private-sector projects.
  • Hands on technical design when and where needed amongst guiding teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in design and project delivery.
  • Proven record of delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
  • Strong background in contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and building enduring client relationships.
  • Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, project timeframes, and OH&S best practices, with a strong commitment to safety.
  • Experience in airport infrastructure and master planning highly advantageous.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
  • Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementdesign managementcontract administrationconstruction methodologiesaviation infrastructuremaster planningbudget managementquality assurancetechnical designregulatory compliance
Soft skills
client engagementstakeholder engagementteam leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem solvingorganizational skillstime managementcollaborationcommitment to safety
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering