Project Director

Nordex Oceania; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Oceania seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale wind farm projects from planning through commissioning, with hands-on leadership on site in South-East Queensland.

You will manage EPC/BoP contracts, coordinate cross-functional teams and engage key customers and executives to ensure safety, schedule and commercial success while maintaining Nordex standards.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years leading complex, multi‑million‑dollar renewable or infrastructure projects (wind, solar, grid, EPC).
• Proven EPC/BoP contract management, including negotiation, claims, variations, and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across countries.
• Advanced stakeholder management with regulators, utilities, contractors and executives.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) with PM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of large-scale wind farm projects from contract award to commercial operation.
• Act as primary senior interface with customers, management, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning per Nordex standards and HSE.
• Manage project financials: budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow tracking and risk mitigation.
• Drive high-level decision-making, resolve escalations and ensure strategic alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution across engineering, legal, finance, PMO, HSE, construction and service.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare executive progress reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure governance, contractual discipline and claims management throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree

PM certifications

Job description

The Senior Project Manager 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.