- Company: AECOM
- Location: Durban, eThekwini
- Salary: Pay not listed
AECOM at a glance
aecom.com- Founded 1990
- Ticker ACM
- Revenue $16.14B
- Net income $561.77M
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $2.5M from the Department of Defense (started May 16, 2000) — via USAspending.gov
34,502 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 0EEB8GF0W0NPCIHZX097, US) — via GLEIF
AECOM is a US multinational infrastructure consulting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1990 and listed as ACM. Overview: Wikipedia; site: aecom.com.
11,137 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Project Manager - Multidisciplinary | AECOM | Durban, eThekwini
About This Position
AECOM is seeking a Project Manager for our multidisciplinary team in Durban, eThekwini. As a key member of the project management team, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality standards.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive management of issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
- Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and other stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment on project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
What You Bring
- A proven track record in managing multidisciplinary projects within the infrastructure or construction industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar.
- A relevant degree in a related field, coupled with at least 5 years of experience in project management roles.
More About AECOM
At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Our multidisciplinary teams work on projects that improve commutes, ensure access to clean water, provide sustainable infrastructure solutions, and much more. We pride ourselves on being the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies.
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Public coverage highlights project work rather than employee reviews: AECOM named lead designer for the Alexandra Bridge replacement, Truist maintained a Buy on ACM, ArchDaily featured Shenzhen Galaxy WORLD, and AECOM assessed Jamaican port security.
- A skeptical response to Musk's hyperloop
- Scientists stop the ageing process
- Deep sea mining could be worse for the climate than land ores
- High-speed rail board completes environmental clearance in northern California
Recent news
- AECOM selected as Lead Designer for the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project - AECOM
- Truist Keeps Buy Rating on AECOM (ACM) - Yahoo Finance
- Gallery of Shenzhen Galaxy WORLD / AECOM - 1 - ArchDaily
- US company AECOM conducting security assessment at Jamaican ports - Jamaica Gleaner
- Can Argan's Industrial Expansion Unlock a New Business Growth Phase? - TradingView
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KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the government merged the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu and Natal Province.
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National unemployment rate in South Africa: 32.4% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in South Africa: $6,598 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in South Africa: 3.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in South Africa: 1.1% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per week in South Africa: 42.4 — via ILOSTAT
Mean monthly earnings in South Africa: $603 — via ILOSTAT
- Elevation 21m (69 ft)
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About this role & career path
O*NET maps this work to Construction Managers, with related titles such as Commercial Construction Project Manager and Bridges and Buildings Supervisor. Source: O*NET.
Traits that fit this role
- Initiative
- Self-Confidence
- Leadership Orientation
- Perseverance
- Adaptability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Q&A with Josh Martin, CPA, Founder of Martin Business Management: Rethinking the Business Management Model - citybiz
- Marquis Who's Who Honors Rhiannon R. Johnston for Expertise in Business Management - 24-7 Press Release Newswire
- Variety’s Business Managers Elite of 2023 - Variety
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Project Manager
- Employer AECOM
- Location Durban, eThekwini
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 22, 2026
- Apply by September 21, 2026
- Country South Africa
- Overview Full job description on this page (282 words)
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- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
- Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
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- Hacker News — A skeptical response to Musk's hyperloop
- Hacker News — Scientists stop the ageing process
- Hacker News — Deep sea mining could be worse for the climate than land ores
- Hacker News — High-speed rail board completes environmental clearance in northern California
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