Project Director

Nordex Oceania; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Some offers may vary by location

Job summary

Nordex Oceania seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large wind farm projects across planning, engineering, construction and commissioning. This role interfaces with customers and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage EPC/BoP contracts, and drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement while regularly basing on site in South-East Queensland.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years leading complex renewable or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing EPC/BoP contracts with negotiation, claims management and risk mitigation.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across multiple countries.
• Advanced stakeholder management with regulators, utilities, contractors and executives.
• Engineering degree with valued Project Management certifications (PMP, IPMA, Prince2).
• Deep understanding of EPC contracts, construction law, risk management and governance in energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of large wind/renewable projects from contract award to operation, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and contractual obligations.
• Act as the primary senior interface with customers, internal management, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and drive planning, engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage project financials: budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow tracking, change orders and risk mitigation.
• Drive high-level decision-making, resolving escalations and aligning project objectives with company goals.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams 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 the lifecycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

PM Certification

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.