Head of Contract Delivery — Major Infrastructure Procurement Lead

Bechtel; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Head of Contract Delivery to lead procurement and commercial management for Perth Airport projects and related capital works. The role drives governance, performance, and stakeholder engagement, delivering strategic contract outcomes in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Leading a sizable Contracts & Procurement team, you will shape budgets, schedules, and targets while representing Bechtel in external engagements and ensuring delivery against client expectations and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent with extensive senior leadership in complex commercial programs.
• Cross-functional experience in engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and governance in matrix environments.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract delivery operations within a large, multi-disciplinary program.
• Engage senior stakeholders and manage external relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Develop and implement annual plans, budgets, and KPI targets for the function.
• Ensure delivery aligns with governance and commercial objectives.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and external engagements.
• Build and mentor a high-performance procurement team.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budgeting & finance

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Head of Contract Delivery to lead procurement and commercial management for Perth Airport projects and related capital works. The role drives governance, performance, and stakeholder engagement, delivering strategic contract outcomes in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Leading a sizable Contracts & Procurement team, you will shape budgets, schedules, and targets while representing Bechtel in external engagements and ensuring delivery against client expectations and