Perth Construction Programs Lead

Bechtel; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Perth, WA, seeks an experienced Construction Projects Manager to govern programs, manage risks, and ensure safety, schedule and quality across large infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Master’s Degree with 10+ years’ experience, strong leadership, and BIM/MS Office proficiency to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and deliver outcomes for major projects in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus at least 10 years of relevant construction experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction systems and major infrastructure methods.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary construction efforts and manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and delivery of construction programs ensuring safety, schedule, cost and quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Define project scope, manage tender docs, schedules, and design changes.
• Develop and own construction execution plans and risk mitigation.
• Coach and develop staff to build capability and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and contractual requirements.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Stakeholder engagement

Scope definition

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Team leadership

Contract management

HSE compliance

Contractor oversight

Industry awareness

Education

Master's Degree + 10 years experience

Tools

MS Office

BIM environments

Databases

Job description

Bechtel in Perth, WA, seeks an experienced Construction Projects Manager to govern programs, manage risks, and ensure safety, schedule and quality across large infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Master’s Degree with 10+ years’ experience, strong leadership, and BIM/MS Office proficiency to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and deliver outcomes for major projects in Western Australia.