Lead BESS Project Manager – End-to-End Delivery (Wodonga)

Genus Group; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Wellbeing program

Recognition programs

ASX-listed stability

Job summary

GenusPlus seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System project in Wodonga, Victoria. You will oversee safety, quality, programme and commercial performance from design through commissioning and handover, building strong client and contractor relationships.

The role is open to candidates across Australia, with a preference for those based in Victoria or Brisbane, and a flexible 2/1 DIDO or FIFO roster.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing BESS, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure or major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts, resources and reporting.
• Driving safety, environmental and quality performance across the project.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing contractual obligations, variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Monitoring progress, identifying delivery risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring a structured approach to testing, commissioning, completion and handover.
• Building a collaborative and accountable project culture.

Skills

BESS projects

Renewable energy

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Genus is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Wodonga, Victoria.

The Role
The role will be responsible for the project’s safety, quality, programme and commercial performance. You will lead the team from design and construction through to commissioning and handover, while building strong relationships with the client, contractors and key stakeholders.

The role is open to candidates based across Australia, with a preference for those based in Victoria or Brisbane. A 2/1 DIDO or FIFO roster is available, depending on where you reside, with flexibility to discuss a roster that suits the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading project delivery across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts, resources and reporting.
• Driving safety, environmental and quality performance across the project.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing contractual obligations, variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Monitoring progress, identifying delivery risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring a structured approach to testing, commissioning, completion and handover.
• Building a collaborative and accountable project culture.

Genus is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Wodonga, Victoria.

The Role
The role will be responsible for the project’s safety, quality, programme and commercial performance. You will lead the team from design and construction through to commissioning and handover, while building strong relationships with the client, contractors and key stakeholders.

The role is open to candidates based across Australia, with a preference for those based in Victoria or Brisbane. A 2/1 DIDO or FIFO roster is available, depending on where you reside, with flexibility to discuss a roster that suits the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading project delivery across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts, resources and reporting.
• Driving safety, environmental and quality performance across the project.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing contractual obligations, variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Monitoring progress, identifying delivery risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring a structured approach to testing, commissioning, completion and handover.
• Building a collaborative and accountable project culture.

About You

• Proven experience managing BESS, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery across design, construction and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety, programme, cost, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Sound contractual and commercial capability, including forecasting, variations and risk management.
• Strong communication, negotiation and client-management skills.
• A practical leadership style and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline.
• Current working rights in Australia.
• Ability to work on site in Wodonga on an agreed DIDO or FIFO roster.

Why Join Genus?
By joining GenusPlus, you will contribute to critical power and energy infrastructure supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future.

As part of the GenusPlus team, you can benefit from:

• Career development opportunities across our diverse businesses and national project portfolio.
• The opportunity to deliver major infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Competitive remuneration and project-specific benefits.
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options.
• Employee discounts through the GenusPlus employee benefits program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition programs that celebrate employee contributions.
• The stability and opportunities of an ASX-listed organisation.

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Apply today and help power the future with GenusPlus.

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