Head of Projects - Pilbara Construction Portfolio

About the role

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Head of Projects to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of works across the Western Australian Pilbara region. Reporting to the Projects Director, you will oversee a portfolio of works valued in excess of $300 million annually, spanning capital, specialised and high-volume construction projects. You will lead a team of direct reports and an extended workforce of around 30 employees and contracting partners, working closely with clients, operational leaders, supply chain, finance, HSE, compliance and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects, from operational works to major capital projects worth $200M+, keeping them safe, on time and within budget.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture, ensure compliance with safety, legislative, contractual and organisational requirements, and drive contractor accountability.
• Provide strategic oversight of project performance, schedules, budgets, milestones, risks and resources, and align projects with client and business objectives.
• Recruit, develop and mentor project managers, supervisors and other team members, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish project governance, controls and reporting, and identify and manage project and portfolio risks.
• Manage portfolio budgets, forecasting, cash flow and cost control, and oversee procurement, tender evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Act as the main interface with clients and stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and provide executive-level reporting on portfolio performance.
• Standardise systems and reporting across the portfolio, capture lessons learned and improve delivery processes.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience in a senior project or program management leadership role.
• Experience delivering major project and program portfolios in construction, infrastructure, resources, facilities management or related industries.
• Proven experience managing large budgets, forecasting, contract performance and financial outcomes, and leading multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed operations.
• Ideally a degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or a diploma/advanced diploma in Building & Construction; or significant experience in senior leadership roles.

Required skills

• Project controls, governance frameworks, risk management, procurement and contractor management.
• Advanced use of project management software, reporting platforms and digital project tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.

Highly regarded: WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 Statutory Supervisor certification, Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, and professional project management certifications. To apply, submit an application with an updated resume.