Head of Contract Delivery

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Head of Contract Delivery to lead procurement and commercial management for Perth Airport projects. You will drive governance, budgets, and performance across a multi-disciplinary team, delivering strategic outcomes aligned with Bechtel's standards.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure value, schedule, and risk management across complex infrastructure initiatives in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 15+ years leading complex commercial programs and teams.
• Cross-functional experience in engineering, procurement and construction.
• Ability to implement organisational change and build stakeholder relationships.
• Senior leadership experience with mentoring of commercial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: lead major procurement programs to support Perth Airport operations and projects.
• Business Planning: develop annual plans, budgets and KPIs for Contracts & Procurement.
• Budgeting: oversee budgeting, variances and financial governance.
• Leadership and Direction: translate strategy into objectives for the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships with management, government, contractors and suppliers.
• Operations Management: manage procurement and contract delivery functions.
• Supply Chain Management: ensure supplier performance and escalation when needed.
• Corporate Representation: represent Perth Airport in forums and external engagements.
• Performance Management: monitor delivery and drive results.
• Internal Client Relationship Management: partner with internal clients to align priorities.
• Organisation Structure: shape reporting lines and roles within the function.
• Organisational Capability Building: develop staff capability and mentoring.
• Other responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Plans and Aligns

Ensures Accountability

Strategic Mindset

Communicates Effectively

Manages Complexity

Financial Acumen

Builds Networks

Decision Quality

Balances Stakeholders

Drives Results

Customer Focus

Situational Adaptability

Builds Effective Teams

Interpersonal Savvy

Persuades

Education

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) with 15+ years leading complex programs

Job description

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. #LI-AF1

Job Summary:

The Head of Contract Delivery leads procurement and commercial management operations, stakeholder engagement, and performance management to ensure strategic contract outcomes.

Major Responsibilities:

Procurement: Lead a portfolio of major procurement programs that directly support Perth Airport’s operations, capital works, and infrastructure projects. Ensure delivery is aligned with the overall procurement strategy, governance requirements, and commercial objectives.

Business Planning: Develop and propose annual business plans for the Contracts & Procurement function. Recommend financial and headcount budgets, set business targets (including revenue and service KPIs), and schedule critical projects, ensuring integration with broader Perth Airport strategy.

Budgeting: Oversee departmental budget planning and delivery. Monitor progress against financial targets, manage variances, and ensure compliance with Perth Airport’s financial governance plan.

Leadership and Direction: Provide clear direction for the Contracts & Procurement team by translating strategy into objectives and action plans. Inspire commitment to Perth Airport’s mission, vision, and values while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, government, contractors, and suppliers. Lead the development of stakeholder engagement plans to ensure clear communication and alignment on business decisions.

Operations Management: Manage and oversee a significant operational area within Contracts & Procurement, ensuring that procurement, contract delivery, and supplier management functions

Supply Chain Management : Ensure major suppliers deliver reliable and high-quality service levels, in line with Perth Airport's overall supplier management strategy. Lead escalation and corrective action where delivery risks or performance gaps emerge.

Corporate Representation: Represent Perth Airport in industry, institutional, and professional forums, boards, and committees. Promote the organisation's brand and commercial strategy by preparing and delivering high-quality presentations and materials for external engagements.

Performance Management: Manage departmental performance by setting objectives, monitoring delivery, and taking corrective action where required. Hold direct reports accountable for results, and ensure the team consistently achieves annual business objectives.

Internal Client Relationship Management: Act as a strategic business partner to internal clients across Perth Airport. Build strong, credible relationships and mobilise resources to ensure contracts and procurement outcomes support broader business priorities.

Organisation Structure: Contribute to shaping the Procurement and Commercial Strategy function by defining reporting lines, interfaces, roles, and responsibilities within the Contracts & Procurement function, ensuring alignment with Perth Airport's strategy.

Organisational Capability Building: Evaluate staff capability across the department to identify strengths and development needs. Implement formal development plans, mentor colleagues, and build a strong talent pipeline to strengthen the long-term capability of the Perth Airport.

Other responsibilities as reasonably directed by leadership team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) combined with over 15 years relevant experience leading complex commercial programs and teams.

• Cross-functional experience in engineering, procurement, and construction, with a track record of involvement in major infrastructure projects, ideally including aviation and airport programs.

• Skilled in implementing organisational change and driving accountability across roles and responsibilities within matrix structures.

• Demonstrated strength in working and communicating effectively across functional organisations, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and team members.

• Capable of handling multiple high-priority tasks in restricted timeframes while maintaining governance and oversight.

• Previous senior leadership experience, with demonstrated ability in team‑building leadership and mentoring of senior commercial leaders.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Plans and Aligns: Prioritises work, anticipates risks and resources, and aligns activities with organisational goals.

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for commitments, performance, policies, and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future opportunities and trends, translating insights into strategic priorities and actions.

• Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly and adapts style to different audiences while actively listening and confirming understanding.

• Manages Complexity: Analyses complex and ambiguous information to identify key issues and develop effective solutions.

• Financial Acumen: Applies financial insight, forecasting, and sound judgement to support balanced business decisions.

• Builds Networks: Develops and leverages internal and external relationships to strengthen connections, influence, and industry awareness.

• Decision Quality: Makes timely, sound decisions using strong judgement and escalates matters when appropriate.

• Balances Stakeholders: Understands and balances diverse stakeholder needs while promoting ethical and culturally sensitive engagement.

• Drives Results: Maintains focus and urgency, addresses barriers, and supports others to achieve strong outcomes.

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships, uses feedback to improve service, and aligns processes with customer needs. S

• Situational Adaptability: Adjusts priorities and approaches to changing circumstances and supports others through change.

• Builds Effective Teams: Builds cohesive teams that leverage diverse strengths and perspectives to achieve shared goals.

• Interpersonal Savvy: Builds rapport across diverse groups and navigates challenging interactions with tact and sensitivity.

• Persuades: Uses clear rationale and adaptable approaches to influence others, gain commitment, and reach effective compromises.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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