Senior Director, Contract Delivery & Procurement

Bechtel; Perth; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Head of Contract Delivery to lead procurement and commercial management for Perth Airport projects. You will drive governance, budgets, and performance across a multi-disciplinary team, delivering strategic outcomes aligned with Bechtel's standards.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure value, schedule, and risk management across complex infrastructure initiatives in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 15+ years leading complex commercial programs and teams.
• Cross-functional experience in engineering, procurement and construction.
• Ability to implement organisational change and build stakeholder relationships.
• Senior leadership experience with mentoring of commercial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: lead major procurement programs to support Perth Airport operations and projects.
• Business Planning: develop annual plans, budgets and KPIs for Contracts & Procurement.
• Budgeting: oversee budgeting, variances and financial governance.
• Leadership and Direction: translate strategy into objectives for the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships with management, government, contractors and suppliers.
• Operations Management: manage procurement and contract delivery functions.
• Supply Chain Management: ensure supplier performance and escalation when needed.
• Corporate Representation: represent Perth Airport in forums and external engagements.
• Performance Management: monitor delivery and drive results.
• Internal Client Relationship Management: partner with internal clients to align priorities.
• Organisation Structure: shape reporting lines and roles within the function.
• Organisational Capability Building: develop staff capability and mentoring.
• Other responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Plans and Aligns

Ensures Accountability

Strategic Mindset

Communicates Effectively

Manages Complexity

Financial Acumen

Builds Networks

Decision Quality

Balances Stakeholders

Drives Results

Customer Focus

Situational Adaptability

Builds Effective Teams

Interpersonal Savvy

Persuades

Education

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) with 15+ years leading complex programs

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Head of Contract Delivery to lead procurement and commercial management for Perth Airport projects. You will drive governance, budgets, and performance across a multi-disciplinary team, delivering strategic outcomes aligned with Bechtel's standards.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure value, schedule, and risk management across complex infrastructure initiatives in Western Australia.