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Project Overview:

Perth Airport is a 24/7 operational airport in Western Australia, serving as the 'Western Gateway' to Australia. The airport is undergoing a major $5 BN (AUD) redevelopment over the next 7 years which will see the consolidation of the airport terminals into “one airport”, a new parallel runway, and construction of supporting airport infrastructure including associated roadworks, the airport’s first hotel and two multi-storey car parks. Working in an integrated client management team as the Capital Portfolio Partner, Bechtel will initially be responsible for 1) leading the development of the systems, tools and processes, required by the integrated client team, to successfully plan and manage the redevelopment works, and 2) developing the portfolio cost & schedule baseline.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty.
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure.
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties.
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics.
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements.
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule.
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules.
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
• Prior demonstrated capability to present information and analysis to senior management.
• Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software applications. Proficiency in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used by Bechtel (e.g., Ecosys, Primavera, and Microsoft Project).
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Must be willing to move to Perth.
• Airport experience is preferred - Terminal works highly regarded.
• Major construction project experience required. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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