Airfield Design Manager

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the engineering technical aspects for complex projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Participates and supports the Technical Risk Assessments (e.g. HAZIDs, HAZOPs) are comprehensive and complete, safety practices and procedures are implemented, and engineering design and corresponding documentation are in compliance with the associated Quality Assurance plan and procedures.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to management.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas and facilitates technical discussions between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with suppliers and contractors and between other stakeholders.
• Attends regular progress meetings with the D&C or design contractor to ensure ongoing compliance of the contractor’s work with the program, all applicable technical requirements as well as obligations for value engineering, buildability, safety in design, security, etc.  
• Oversees design, constructability and value engineering reviews for the airfield scope.
• Manages requests for information and design change requests related to the airfield scope.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have strong aviation industry experience, experience in Australia preferred.
• Must have strong pavement-specific experience, preferably in aviation.
• Knowledge of aviation related industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to infrastructure projects.  Experience in aviation standards (MOS139 in particular) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of engineering planning and control methods and knowledge of infrastructure project construction practices.  
• Extensive knowledge of field engineering, construction and T&C activities.
• Knowledge and experience of the complex interfaces with airport design and the detailed design prepared by multiple design contractors on projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of computer applications to engineering and design. 

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

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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.

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