Project Director

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Access to mentoring programs and career development pathways
• Salary packaging, novated leasing and income protection cover
• Flexible working hours plus study and volunteering leave

Project Info

ACCIONA delivers a portfolio of metro and regional infrastructure projects across Victoria, spanning rail, road and civil works. These projects connect communities to essential services and support the state's growing transport network. The portfolio runs from design development through to construction completion, reflecting ACCIONA's commitment to safe, sustainable infrastructure delivery.

About Opportunity

As Project Director, you'll own end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value projects across ACCIONA's metro and regional portfolio in Victoria, reporting to the Regional Manager, Victoria. You'll set project strategy, govern interdependencies across workstreams, and manage significant budgets, contracts and vendor relationships. The role covers executive and Board-level stakeholder engagement, and you'll guide multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams to deliver on scope, schedule, budget and quality.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Set project strategy and translate goals into delivery plans
• Own budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Manage contracts, procurement and vendor relationships
• Govern risk, benefits realisation and project interdependencies
• Present to Boards, Executive Committees and Steering Groups
• Drive organisational change and technology adoption
• Build and guide cross-functional, dispersed project teams

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or related
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Master's) desirable
• Extensive experience in project, program or portfolio management
• Track record delivering multi-million-dollar initiatives
• Experience managing executive and Board-level stakeholders

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.