Strategic Construction Programs Lead

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

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.