AECOM’s Cost Management Team are expanding; with this we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Client Director – Cost Management to play a strategic leadership role in continuing to grow and deliver our major programs of work across Australia. We are looking to speak with Senior Cost Management / Quantity Surveying professionals who are ready to step into a role focused on client leadership, strategic advisory and business growth.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of sectors—including sports infrastructure, health, education, aviation and defence - leading high-value client engagements and shaping major projects from inception through to delivery.
This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Oversee the successful delivery of major projects, ensuring technical excellence while maintaining strong client alignment and satisfaction.
- Act as a trusted advisor to key clients, leading major accounts and ensuring exceptional service delivery across Victoria, NSW, and nationally.
- Drive client strategy and growth, identifying opportunities, securing new work, and expanding AECOM’s cost management presence in priority sectors.
- Provide high-level commercial and strategic advice, influencing project direction, procurement strategies, commercial risk planning and value optimisation from early business case through delivery.
- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, providing direction and assurance on cost management outputs, methodologies, and client engagement.
- Represent AECOM within industry networks, strengthening brand presence, developing partnerships, and contributing to thought leadership in cost management.