As the LCH (Landing Craft Heavy) Program Construction Manager for Austal Ships, you'll be responsible for leading multi disciplined teams and be accountable for the integrated delivery of the LCH vessels, translating contractual, commercial, and customer requirements into executable construction strategies across all production phases.About AustalAustal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.Learn /ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.What's InvolvedCoordinate Area ManagersManage delivery through change, growth, or disruptionSupport workforce and leadership development across the construction organisationDrive continuous improvement, standardisation, and lessons-learned adoption across programsAct as the primary construction interface to Commercial, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, and senior program leadershipProvide strategic oversight of progress, risk, opportunities, and constraints across the programEstablish and govern integrated program schedulesChair and govern program level reviews and recovery planningSet and enforce program wide standardsOwn end to end construction delivery for assigned programsHold overall CAM accountability for program level labour and material cost performanceYou'll NeedDegree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Minimum 10 years' experience in the shipbuilding or aligned industryAt least 5 years in senior production or program rolesStrong leadership and people management capabilityExcellent planning, coordination, and decision-making skillsEffective stakeholder engagement and communicationProficient in production planning tools and Microsoft Office systemsUnderstanding of project management principles including Earned Value ManagementSignificant experience managing construction activities within shipbuilding or heavy manufacturingExperience working within Defence or highly regulated environmentsEligibility for a Defence Security Clearance and familiarity with ITAR regulations (desirable)Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits packageProfessional development and training opportunitiesA supportive and dynamic work environmentOpportunities for career advancement within our growing organisationAt Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.