Project Director

Nordex Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on sustainable projects

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Director to lead large-scale wind farm projects in Queensland. This role entails overseeing project delivery from planning to commissioning, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, strong leadership skills, and a relevant engineering degree with project management certifications. This position requires excellent stakeholder engagement and a willingness to work on-site in South-East Queensland.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years leading complex multi-million-dollar renewable or infrastructure projects.
• Expertise managing EPC/BoP contracts in regulated environments.
• Strong background leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of large-scale wind farm projects.
• Act as primary senior interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage project financials including budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project delivery

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Project Management certifications (PMP, IPMA, Prince2)

Job description

The Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large‑scale wind farm projects, ensuring full compliance with contractual, technical, financial and HSE requirements. This role provides strategic oversight across all phases of project execution—from planning and engineering to construction and commissioning—while acting as the primary liaison for key customers and senior stakeholders. The Project Director ensures that projects are executed safely, efficiently and profitably, strengthens client relationships, and drives continuous improvement within the organisation.

Your Tasks

• Lead the full lifecycle of large‑scale wind farm projects, from contract award to commercial operation, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and according to contractual obligations.
• Act as the primary senior interface with customers, internal senior management, suppliers and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.
• Oversee and drive project planning, engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with Nordex standards, HSE requirements and local regulations.
• Manage project financials: budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow tracking, change orders and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive high‑level decision‑making, resolving escalations and ensuring strategic alignment between project objectives and company goals.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Legal, Finance, PMO, HSE, Construction, Service) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project KPIs and prepare executive progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure strong governance, contractual discipline and claims management throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Profile

• 10–15+ years leading complex, multi‑million‑dollar renewable or infrastructure projects (wind, solar, grid, heavy industry or EPC), with a proven record of successful delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise managing EPC/BoP contracts, including negotiation, claims management, variations, and risk mitigation in highly technical and regulated environments.
• Strong background leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across multiple countries, acting as a senior technical and operational reference point.
• Advanced stakeholder‑management capabilities, engaging effectively with regulators, utilities, contractors, technical partners and senior internal executives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or similar), with highly valued Project Management certifications (PMP, IPMA, Prince2).
• Deep understanding of EPC contracts, construction law, risk management and commercial governance within the energy sector.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, communication and negotiation skills, capable of making high‑stakes decisions under pressure and driving results.
• Flexibility to travel and willingness to be regularly based on site in South‑East Queensland to ensure hands‑on leadership and operational excellence.

Your Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location.

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.