Project Manager

Phillip Riley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Australia. A strong electrical engineering background and proven delivery through construction and commissioning are essential.

You will lead EPC contractors and specialist teams, oversee HV substations and electrical balance of plant, and drive projects safely, on time and within budget across multiple technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience across power, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure.
• Proven utility-scale project delivery and construction experience.
• Strong understanding of HV substations, transformers and HV/MV systems.
• Experience managing contractors, construction programmes, commissioning and energisation.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, including variations and claims.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of Australian electrical, construction and network standards.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from construction mobilisation through commissioning.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee HV substations, transformers, HV/MV systems and balance of plant.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, variations and contracts.
• Drive construction readiness and resolve delivery challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement, HSE and operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Contract management

Contractor management

Electrical engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

An established renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia.

With a strong electrical engineering background and proven experience delivering major projects through construction and commissioning, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from construction mobilisation through to commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and associated electrical balance of plant.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, variations and contractual matters.
• Drive construction readiness, resolve delivery challenges and maintain project progress.
• Work closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, HSE and operations teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' relevant experience across power, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure.
• Proven utility-scale project delivery and construction experience, ideally across wind, solar and/or BESS.
• Strong technical understanding of HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and electrical balance of plant.
• Experience managing contractors, construction programmes, commissioning and energisation.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, including variations, claims and contractor performance.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of Australian electrical, construction and network standards.
• PMP certification.

Experience across multiple renewable technologies, particularly BESS construction and commissioning, substations, power transformers and transmission infrastructure, will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

• Melbourne-based, full-time position.
• Regular travel to construction sites, typically around 1-2 weeks per month.