Construction Manager - Remote Airfield Projects

4K Automotive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Manager for a Remote Airfield (New Terminal) project in Perth, WA. You will manage direct reports and lead interdisciplinary teams to establish construction methods, review plans and specifications for costs and constructability, and support proposal activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–17 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or aviation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of major projects in the infrastructure and/or aviation industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams to establish construction methods.
• Review contractor submittals and schedules.
• Prepare and present progress and expenditure forecasts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for onsite activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project policies.

Skills

Project management

Aviation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Contractor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Manager for a Remote Airfield (New Terminal) project in Perth, WA. You will manage direct reports and lead interdisciplinary teams to establish construction methods, review plans and specifications for costs and constructability, and support proposal activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–17 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or aviation.