Project Manager – Remote Construction Projects

Hts; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Manager for remote airfield projects, based in Perth, WA. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to define construction methods, review designs for cost and constructability, and drive safe, compliant project delivery across major infrastructure, aviation, and energy sectors.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 10–13 years of relevant experience (or 14–17 years). Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to succeed in a large, multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required.
• 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years in relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills within large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct reports and interdisciplinary teams to establish construction methods.
• Review plans, specifications, costs, and constructability.
• Oversee construction process and procedures, and lead proposals.
• Monitor safety, quality, and compliance across projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program delivery.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Planning & productivity

Site construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety management

Cost control & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Construction Manager - Remote Airfield (New Terminal)

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• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Perth, WA (Site)

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

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

In this role, you will manage direct reports and lead interdisciplinary teams to establish construction methods and support activities. You will oversee the construction process, review plans and specifications for costs and constructability, manage corporate processes and procedures, and lead proposal preparation. Your recommendations for studies, lessons learned, project assessments, and new methods will optimize completion of project construction activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision
• Engage proactively with field engineers development through competency development/assessment and feedback.
• Monitor that processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented.
• Planning / Productivity
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas and technical representatives, as instructed by construction and project management to ensure program delivery priorities are maintained.
• Review all contractor submittals including construction schedules, costs, reports, and changes.
• Prepare and present reports and forecasts, including summaries of construction progress and expenditure forecasts.
• Liaise, support and assist internal stakeholders regarding to onsite project related activities and logistics.
• Safety & Quality
• Monitor that project teams are implementing and enforcing policies, procedures and related work rules as established by project management.
• Actively monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and encourage contractors to perform in a safe manner.
• Monitor work activities and the quality of work performed by the contractor.
• Attend construction toolbox meetings.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 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 organisations.
• 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.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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