Overview
Add expected salary to your profile for insights 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. 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 report to the Program Director – Airfield, and work alongside the customer with shared responsibility for managing project planning and the execution of the airfield program, which comprises multiple airfield projects, including runway, taxiways, aprons, and associated systems technologies. You will manage teams that monitor contractor planning, safety, quality, construction, workplace relations, and contract / commercial activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders’ involvement, including commissioning phases and ORAT support to the capital portfolio management team’s performance expectations. Your leadership will build a cohesive team so that the contractors works are planned to coincide with overall established schedules and that work methods are planned and executed safely. The hiring process for this position involves customer approval. Major Responsibilities
Supervise Project Directors and Project Managers, who are responsible for monitoring contractor activities within areas of responsibility. Serve as a liaison between program teams, internal or external stakeholders or other functional areas of the organization. Monitor that processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented. Engage proactively with the airfield program teams’ development through competency development/assessment and feedback. Review ongoing staffing requirements for effective service delivery. Prepare and present reports and forecasts, including summaries of construction progress and expenditure forecasts. 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. Implement best practices and lessons learned. Oversee contractor punch list completion and provision of handover documentation. Oversee the preparation of consolidated Request for Tender (RFT) documentation and actively participate in bid evaluation and recommendations to award. Actively participate through the procurement phase including evaluations and recommendations to award. Monitor contractual commitments so that contract work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract, that change orders and claims are processed in a timely manner. Implements and maintains a change management control system. Review the recommendation of Payment Claims. Develop contractor claim mitigation and claim avoidance strategies. Education and Experience
Requires bachelor\'s degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience. Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated experience in the successful management of major projects in the infrastructure and aviation industries. Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of current 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 organizations. Computer literate in MS Office and database applications as well as BIM environments required. 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. 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 Diversity and Belonging
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📌 Deputy Program Director
🏢 Bechtel
📍 Perth