Project Improvement & Efficiency Manager

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Parental leave 30 weeks

Extra leave

Family discounts

Service Award Program

Employee referral

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Project Improvement and Efficiency Manager to join the Snowy 2.0 team in Cooma, NSW. You will work with the Deputy Project Director, partner with the owner’s team and main contractors to identify bottlenecks and streamline processes, aiming to hit the Commercial Operation Date safely.

You will dive into construction data to quantify productivity wins, build genuine relationships with site teams, and champion change across multiple fronts.

Qualifications

• Solid analytical capability to identify productivity opportunities across heavy industry projects.
• Ability to build relationships with site teams, subject matter experts and project managers.
• Experience navigating commercial dynamics between clients, EPC contractors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify opportunities for better productivity by analyzing schedules, shift reports and construction data.
• Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to align on changes and implement initiatives.
• Influence and drive the adoption of new processes, tracking on-ground impact and success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Site-level communication

Project management software

Education

Civil / Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. It is key to the renewables transformation providing 2,200mw installed capacity and 350Gwh of storage.

We are looking for a Project Improvement and Efficiency Manager to join the Snowy 2.0 team based out of Cooma.Working directly with the Deputy Project Director, you'll partner with the Snowy Hydro owner's team and our main contractors to spot bottlenecks, streamline processes, and eliminate schedule risks across multiple work fronts. Your ultimate goal? Helping us hit our Commercial Operation Date safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

Finding the Wins:

You'll dive into construction data, shift reports, and project schedules to identify and quantify opportunities for better productivity.

Building Genuine Relationships:

You’ll be out there working closely with site teams, subject matter experts, and project managers. You’ll use your flexible interpersonal style to get everyone on the same page and working as "one team".

Driving the Change:

It's not just about coming up with ideas; it's about making them happen. You will influence stakeholders, champion new initiatives, drive their implementation and track their success on the ground.

Solving Complex Puzzles:

You’ll use your analytical skills to adapt initiatives as project circumstances change

About the location:

This role is located at our Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW. We could look at either a Monday to Friday FIFO arrangement, or relocation to the area.

About you:

To thrive in this role, you need a mix of sharp analytical skills and a genuine knack for people. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and have honest, constructive conversations at the site level.

Your Background:

You bring solid experience in heavy industry or construction (civil engineering with MEP installation is highly preferred). Experience in power generation or large-scale infrastructure (especially hydropower) will put you at the top of the list.

Your Commercial Smarts:

You understand the lifecycle of procurement, construction, and commissioning, and have navigated the commercial dynamics between clients, main EPC contractors, and subcontractors.

Your Toolkit:

You are highly proficient with project management software and know how to extract the real story from complex construction data and drawings.

Your Superpower:

You are a natural influencer. You know how to communicate the "why" and the "benefits" of a change so that stakeholders actually want to jump on board.

About our workforce:

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at ***********@snowyhydro.com.au

Diversity and inclusion is important to us:

Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

We offer:

• An annual performance based bonus.
• A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• Family discounts on fitness, gyms, pools and leisure centres (location dependant).
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues