Innovation Regional Lead APAC
Remote · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia or AU
Job Summary
Innovation Regional Lead APAC to support Bechtel's innovation initiatives across a medium-to-large scale project/area. Responsibilities include planning scope, schedule, and cost of innovation initiatives; developing and maintaining innovation programs; providing inputs for strategy, budgets, and risk management; monitoring trends in innovation and recommending new technology; communicating the organization’s innovation vision; executing progress of initiatives; coordinating with client representatives on innovation aspects of work; interfacing with other project functions to optimize resources; preparing innovation content and plans for proposals; reviewing innovation aspects of bid evaluations. Requires strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives, implementing digital technologies in engineering/construction, and proficiency with Design Thinking, Lean, or Six Sigma.
Required Qualifications
- Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
- Experience managing innovation, pilots, or proof-of-concepts, including capturing value, ROI, and lessons learned
- Hands-on experience implementing innovative or digital technologies within engineering or construction environments (e.g., digital workflows, field technologies, BIM/GIS, automation, data-driven tools)
- Strong understanding of project workflows across design, construction, project controls, and handover processes
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable change across projects or business units
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving needs
- Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, or ideation sessions and ensuring follow-through on decisions and actions
- Experience researching, piloting, or deploying robotics or construction automation technologies (e.g., robotic layout, autonomous equipment, automated inspection, or robotic process automation) within engineering or construction environments
- Experience with Design Thinking, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with crowdsourcing or ideation platforms and innovation prioritization frameworks
- Hands-on experience working on Construction sites and/or knowledge of construction equipment technology ecosystems
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