Project Manager

GOTION HIGH-TECH; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GOTION HIGH-TECH is seeking an experienced EPC project leader for an end-to-end role in Australia. The position covers design, procurement, construction, commissioning and grid connection handover, with accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and HSE performance.

The role involves reviewing EPC scope, managing RFIs/Variations, coordinating with OEMs and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards. Strong leadership in safety, QA/QC, and stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EPC projects in energy/renewables.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, risk, and cost management.
• Proven ability to manage interfaces, RFIs, variations and claims.

Responsibilities

• Own EPC execution from design through grid connection handover.
• Review contract scope, identify interfaces and risks; manage LADs and warranties.
• Coordinate with OEMs for design, compliance and approvals; lead procurement and subcontracting.
• Direct site execution, HSE compliance, QA/QC and safety programs.
• Lead commissioning and grid-connection testing with DNSPs; deliver as-built documentation.

Skills

Project management

EPC coordination

Budget & cost control

HSE compliance

Stakeholder communication

Interface management

RFIs and variations

Scheduling & reporting

Tools

FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)

Job description

1. End-to-End Project Ownership (EPC: Design – Procurement – Construction – Commissioning – Grid Connection Handover)

1.1 Commence execution upon project award; develop overall project schedules and critical milestones; assume full accountability for progress, cost, quality, and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) performance.

1.2 Review EPC contract scope, identify interface boundaries, change risks, Liquidated Damages (LADs) for delays, and warranty liabilities; manage RFIs, Variations, and claims negotiations.

1.3 Regularly produce project weekly/monthly reports, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections; escalation risks and critical blockers to senior management.

2. Engineering Design & Local Compliance (Australia)

2.1 Oversee conceptual design, single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection settings, civil layouts, and fire suppression schemes to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777, and AS/NZS 5139 standards.

2.2 Coordinate with equipment OEMs to ensure Clean Energy Council (CEC) approval; facilitate grid connection applications, network assessments, protection coordination, DER registration, and compliance with CSIP-AUS requirements.

3. Procurement, Subcontracting & Supply Chain Management

3.1 Manage local subcontractors (civil, electrical installation, fire safety, lifting, commissioning); handle pre-qualification, progress monitoring, and payment certifications.

3.2 Coordinate manufacturing of BESS containers, PCS, and transformers in China; oversee FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), ocean freight, Australian customs clearance, and inland transportation to site.

3.3 Manage material delivery schedules; resolve delays, shortages, and equipment quality issues related to container shipments.

4. Site Execution, HSE & Quality Management

4.1 Direct on-site construction activities, supervising civil foundation works, BESS container placement, cable laying, and fire system installation.

4.2 Strictly adhere to Australian WHS (Work Health and Safety) regulations; enforce site safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and permits for working at heights and HV switching to prevent incidents.

4.3 Implement QA/QC inspection regimes, monitor workmanship standards, and conduct stage inspections.

5.1 Lead solo and integrated system commissioning, including BMS/PCS/EMS interaction tests; coordinate third-party witnessing.

5.2 Spearhead grid connection testing with DNSPs (Distribution Network Service Providers), including anti-islanding and voltage ride-through tests, to secure the official Connection Approval.

5.3 Manage PAC (Practical Completion) and FAC (Final Acceptance Certificate) processes; compile and deliver as-built drawings, compliance dossiers, and O&M manuals to the client.

6. Stakeholder Communication

• External: Clients, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Internal: Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and After-Sales/O&M teams.