APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager

RINA Piraeus Team; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is recruiting an APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager for our Sydney office. You will lead complex engineering projects across the APAC renewables portfolio, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule and budget while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or technical roles in renewables, a PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2) and exposure to Agile/Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in engineering or technical roles in renewables.
• Certified PM preferred (PMP/PRINCE2).
• Familiar with Agile and Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Experience with contracts and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive project plan with scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Adjust plans to changes in scope or timeline and inform stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with client contracts and manage amendments.
• Serve as main client contact and provide regular status updates.
• Lead project engineers and discipline leaders to balance workloads.
• Monitor budget and forecast variances; report to stakeholders.
• Develop risk management plans and mitigate risks.
• Oversee QA and ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Maintain project documentation and final reports.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract management

Client management

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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APAC Renewables Engineering Project Manager

Posting Date: 23 Sept 2026

City: Sydney

Location: Sydney, AU, NSW 2095

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Power Project Management

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a APAC Renewables Engineering Project Managerto join its office in Australia within thePower Project ManagementDivision.

Mission

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.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.