Ben Kochanski is the Executive General Manager, Infrastructure and Commercial at Newcastle Airport, where he leads its capital works and property portfolio. With 28 years delivering projects, he has overseen the airport's $250 million terminal expansion, a Defence runway program, and the adjoining Astra Aerolab aerospace precinct.
Ben is featured in Mastt's Newcastle Airport case study, describing how consistent, visual reporting across the capital works program cut report delays, saved a day per month, and gave executives clearer, faster oversight.
With 28 years delivering projects for the Australian community, Ben Kochanski is the Executive General Manager, Infrastructure and Commercial at Newcastle Airport. A construction management graduate who has held senior roles at John Holland, Thiess, and Lendlease, he leads the airport's capital works, including its $250 million terminal expansion and the Astra Aerolab aerospace precinct.
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Newcastle Airport Terminal Expansion ($250M) and Capital Works Program - Executive General Manager, Infrastructure & Commercial
Ben leads Newcastle Airport's once-in-a-generation capital program, including the $250 million terminal expansion that doubled the terminal, unlocked international flights, and supports the region's 2036 Vision, along with a Defence runway upgrade, aprons, taxiways, ground transport, and utilities.
Astra Aerolab Aerospace Precinct, Newcastle - Executive General Manager (owner/developer side)
Ben leads the infrastructure development of Astra Aerolab, an aerospace and defence precinct adjoining the airport, which has delivered multiple stages and new premises for tenants including Kongsberg Australia and Lockheed Martin.
Hunter River Remediation Project - Construction Manager, Thiess
Earlier in his career, Ben was Construction Manager on the Hunter River remediation project for BHP Billiton, managing subcontractors, electrical/mechanical/hydraulic works, and production.
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