Reporting Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a cost engineering/planning professional to support large infrastructure projects in Perth and Sydney. You will provide non-routine cost engineering and scheduling, establish stakeholder relationships, analyze schedules, identify risks, and deliver training sessions.

This part-time telework role may require at least three days in-person per week at the assigned office or project, with weekly schedules decided in cooperation with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, finance, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant project controls, reporting, cost, planning, scheduling, performance management or project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading reporting processes and coordinating multi-discipline contributors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the project reporting framework, standards, reporting calendar and governance requirements.
• Ensure reporting deliverables align with contractual requirements, project controls processes and project execution objectives.
• Lead the preparation and issuance of project performance reports, dashboards and executive reporting packages.
• Integrate cost, schedule, progress, risk, change, procurement and construction data to provide a consolidated view of project performance.
• Translate complex project controls information into concise executive summaries and presentations.

Skills

Project controls

Cost & schedule analysis

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None




• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework




• Work Location: Perth, WA, Sydney, NSW

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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 .

Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers’ projects have a higher purpose their roads , rail , communications , airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling needs to projects. You will establish stakeholder relationships, conduct schedule analysis and integrate activities, identify restraints, quantify risks, monitor cost and performance, recommend alternatives, and deliver training sessions and workshops. Your activities will synthesize project components into seamless execution.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain the project reporting framework, standards, reporting calendar and governance requirements.




• Ensure reporting deliverables align with contractual requirements, project controls processes and project execution objectives.




• Implement reporting quality assurance, approval workflows and data governance controls.




• Lead the preparation and issuance of project performance reports, dashboards and executive reporting packages.




• Integrate cost, schedule, progress, risk, change, procurement and construction data to provide a consolidated view of project performance.




• Develop clear performance narratives identifying key trends, issues, risks, forecast impacts and required management actions.




• Oversee reporting data integrity through validation, reconciliation and quality control processes.




• Drive reporting automation, dashboard development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and insights.




• Maintain document control, records management and version control for reporting deliverables.




• Facilitate reporting reviews and performance discussions with project leadership, functional managers and customer representatives.




• Translate complex project controls information into concise executive summaries and presentations.




• Manage reporting issues, priorities and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely and effective decision-making.




• Lead and coordinate reporting personnel and contributors to deliver accurate, timely and high-quality reporting outputs.




• Develop reporting processes, guidance materials, training and lessons learned.




• Foster a culture of data integrity, accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, finance, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.




• Typically 10+ years of relevant project controls, reporting, cost, planning, scheduling, performance management or project delivery experience, including experience on large, complex infrastructure or major capital projects.




• Demonstrated experience leading reporting processes, coordinating multi-discipline contributors and producing executive-level project performance information.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience leading reporting and performance management activities on large, complex infrastructure or capital projects.




• Advanced knowledge of project controls reporting, including cost, schedule, progress, risk, change and performance analysis.




• Proficiency in reporting and data visualization tools, including Excel, Power BI and other reporting systems, with the ability to develop meaningful performance insights.




• Strong understanding of project governance, reporting standards, data integrity, quality assurance and document control requirements.




• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex project data into clear executive-level reporting.




• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, challenge data assumptions and drive timely decision-making.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]