APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager

Rina Energy; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rina Energy is seeking an experienced APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager to lead and execute complex renewable energy and storage projects in the APAC region from Melbourne, Australia. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The role emphasizes client liaison, risk management, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with strong collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering General required.
• 5+ years in engineering or technical role on renewable energy or storage projects.
• PM certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) desirable; Agile cert beneficial.
• Experience with Waterfall/Agile methodologies; scheduling, budgeting, resourcing.
• Familiarity with safety, quality control, contracts, and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Adjust project plans to changes in scope, timeline or resources and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Act as main client contact; provide regular status updates and address inquiries.
• Coordinate task assignments with project engineers and discipline leaders; balance workloads.
• Develop and manage project budget; monitor spending and forecast variances.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk log and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee quality assurance; ensure deliverables meet specifications and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation; prepare final reports and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

PMP/PRINCE2

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional teamwork

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Vendor management

Contract knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager

The Project Manager is accountable for executing and leading projects, ensuring deliverables are completed within the defined deadlines, scope, and budget. The role involves balancing project demands with available resources and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to achieve project success.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management:
- Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Adjust project plans as needed to address changes in scope, timeline, or resources, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Contract Management:
- Ensure all project activities comply with the terms and conditions of the client contract, tracking any amendments.
- Identify contract risks and communicate with legal or procurement teams as needed for support.
- Document any contract changes and obtain client approvals for modifications.
Client Interaction:
- Act as the main point of contact for the client, providing regular status updates and addressing inquiries or concerns.
- Facilitate client meetings to discuss project progress, gather feedback, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Build a strong relationship with the client, anticipating needs and providing proactive support.
Team Management:
- Coordinate task assignments with project engineers (PEs) and/or Discipline Leaders (DL), ensuring optimal team utilization and balanced workloads.
- Monitor team performance, providing feedback, guidance, and support to ensure timely task completion.
- Foster collaboration within the project team, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
Budget Management:
- Develop the project budget and track actual spending against the forecasted budget.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement adjustments to stay within financial constraints.
- Prepare budget variance reports and update stakeholders on budget status and adjustments.
Risk Management:
- Develop a risk management plan that identifies potential project risks and outlines mitigation strategies.
- Monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle, updating the risk log as needed.
- Engage with stakeholders to implement mitigation plans when risks become significant.
Quality Assurance:
- Oversee quality control procedures to ensure all deliverables meet client and company standards.
- Review project outputs for compliance with specifications and address deviations.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for future improvement.
Documentation and Communication:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for the entire project lifecycle, including meeting minutes, reports, and project records.
- Ensure regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders, providing transparency on project progress.
- Develop final project reports, summarizing outcomes, successes, and challenges.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in an engineering or technical role within a renewable energy or energy storage project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork. In alternative 1-3 years of experience in associate project management role.
- Professional project management certifications are desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar). A certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) can also be beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work under tight deadlines.
- Advanced certifications or coursework in project management, engineering processes, or technical fields (optional but beneficial).
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
- Understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control processes relevant to the sector.
- Knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, as well as basic risk assessment techniques.
- Familiarity with contracts, client management, and vendor relations.

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.