Perth Project Manager – Commercial Fitout & Refurbishment

Design & Build Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is recruiting a Construction Projects Manager to lead governance and delivery of complex WA construction programs in a major infrastructure portfolio. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage interfaces with principal contractors, and drive execution plans to meet schedule and contract requirements.

You will apply advanced knowledge of construction systems and BIM tools, while mentoring staff and ensuring HSE standards across projects in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate large-scale construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction systems, methods, and materials for major infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, database apps, and BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and delivery of construction programs, ensuring safety, environment, quality, schedule, budget and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders; identify needs and maintain effective communication.
• Oversee tender documentation, schedules, constructability reviews, design changes and contract execution oversight.
• Provide input into construction execution plans, coordinate planning and scheduling, review performance and deviations.
• Identify risks, ensure risk analyses and health/safety assessments, escalate issues for corrective actions.
• Mentor and develop staff to build capability and outcomes across teams.
• Provide specialist advice on constructability, compliance and contractual requirements for decision-making.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with HSE standards and monitor KPIs.
• Monitor progress against schedules and manage responsibilities and deliverables.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier activities to ensure performance.

Skills

Leadership & governance

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Problem solving

Organisational savvy

Education

Master's degree + 10+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

BIM environments

Job description

Construction Projects Manager

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.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead governance and delivery of construction programs, ensuring compliance with safety, environment, sustainability, quality, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, principal contractors, and external stakeholders; identify and address needs, concerns, and issues; and maintain effective communication.
• Oversee tender documentation, construction schedules, and interface strategies; ensure constructability reviews and design compliance; and manage design change controls and contract execution oversight.
• Provide input into and ownership of construction execution plans; coordinate planning and scheduling; review contractor and project schedule performance; and identify and address deviations.
• Identify and evaluate risks, dependencies, and constraints; ensure risk analyses, health risk assessments, and work method statements are in place; and escalate and resolve issues through corrective actions.
• Manage complex interactions across functional teams and contractors; coach, mentor, and develop staff to build capability and achieve outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice on constructability, compliance, and contractual requirements, supporting effective decision‑making and corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor activities comply with HSE standards; monitor KPIs and take action to improve performance and address noncompliance.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules; assign responsibilities and ensure timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee contractor compliance with contractual obligations and performance; coordinate subcontractor and supplier activities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree combined with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of related construction systems, applications of engineering, and construction methods and materials for major infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate large‑scale construction activities, establishing and maintaining strong and effective customer relations.
• Computer literate in MS Office and database applications, as well as BIM environments.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for commitments, monitors performance, learns from feedback, and follows policies and procedures.

Plans and Aligns: Prioritises work, anticipates risks and resource needs, and aligns team activities with organisational goals.

Manages Complexity: Analyses complex or conflicting information, identifies root causes, and focuses on key issues to solve problems effectively.

Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally, adapting communication to different audiences and listening actively.

Balances Stakeholders: Understands and balances stakeholder needs, building engagement and solutions that support shared outcomes.

Business Insight: Applies business and market knowledge to decision‑making and aligns activities with key organisational drivers.

Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships, keeps stakeholders informed, and works collaboratively toward shared objectives.

Drives Results: Maintains focus and productivity, overcomes obstacles, and consistently delivers high‑quality outcomes.

Organisational Savvy: Navigates organisational structures, processes, culture, and relationships effectively to progress initiatives.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programmes to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.