Construction Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Perth to lead a team in monitoring contractor planning and safety. The role requires extensive project management experience and the ability to engage collaboratively with diverse teams. You will ensure compliance with project policies and deliver regular reports on construction progress. This is a key leadership position with significant responsibilities in a vibrant and diverse working environment.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Career advancement programs

Supportive corporate culture

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing major projects.
• Knowledge of construction economics and innovative design methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team monitoring contractor planning and safety.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and site rules.
• Prepare and present progress and expenditure reports.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Construction practices

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to the Project Director – Airport Central Hotel where you will lead a team that monitors contractor planning, safety, quality, construction, and workplace relations.

You will be responsible for monitoring that the contractor is compliant with project policies, procedures, site rules and procedures, and is performing within specifications and schedules.

The hiring process for this position involves customer approval.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership / Supervision

Engage proactively with the airport central hotel construction teams’ development through

competency development/assessment and feedback.

Monitor that processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented.

Planning / Productivity

Review ongoing staffing requirements for effective service delivery.

Prepare and present reports and forecasts, including summaries of construction progress and expenditure forecasts.

Safety & Quality

Monitor that project teams are implementing and enforcing policies, procedures and related work rules as established by project management.

Actively monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and encourage contractors to perform in a safe manner.

Monitor work activities and the quality of work performed by the contractor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of major projects in the infrastructure and building industries.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable delivery of leadership and behavioural change within a large organisation and with outside organizations.
• Ability to influence and engage in a collaborative working environment with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining necessary levels of commercial awareness.
• Prior delivery partner or client-side project management experience is preferred but not essential.

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