Project Manager

Smart Commercial Solar; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Commercial Energy in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of commercial solar projects across Australia. You will oversee design, procurement, approvals, construction and handover while coordinating engineers, contractors and clients.

The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of photovoltaic systems, and a solid understanding of budgets, procurement and safety compliance in the Australian energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering renewable energy projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of photovoltaic systems and grid-connected designs.
• Experience with budgets and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial solar projects from start to handover.
• Oversee budgets, procurement and logistics.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review site plans, SLDs and monitoring schematics.
• Ensure compliance with safety and Australian standards.
• Provide regular progress reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About Smart Commercial Energy Smart Commercial Energy is an established Australian commercial renewable energy business delivering complex solar and energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects team in North Sydney and take responsibility for the successful delivery of commercial solar projects across Australia.

This is a hands-on project management role suited to someone who understands the technical and commercial realities of delivering renewable energy projects and is comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders at once.

About the Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of a portfolio of commercial solar projects ranging from approximately 50 kW through to multi-MW installations.

You will manage projects across design, procurement, approvals, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with applicable Australian standards and requirements. You will work closely with our engineering, procurement and leadership teams, while coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, clients and other external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial solar projects from project commencement through to practical completion and handover.
• Maintain oversight of project budgets, costs, procurement and logistics.
• Coordinate and manage project engineers, subcontractors, installers, electricians and other specialist contractors.
• Review and coordinate technical documentation including site plans, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and monitoring schematics.
• Oversee grid connection applications, structural assessments and relevant council approvals.
• Provide technical oversight of photovoltaic system design and installation.
• Manage project programmes, milestones, risks and delivery deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and applicable Australian industry regulations.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, risks, milestones and financial performance.

These responsibilities reflect the technical, financial, safety and stakeholder accountabilities in the Position Description.

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated project management experience within commercial solar, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure or a closely related industry.
• Experience managing commercial-scale projects from 100 kW through to MW-scale installations.
• Strong knowledge of photovoltaic systems, including rooftop and ground-mount solar.
• An understanding of the Australian electricity and renewable energy industry.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, engineers and clients.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and procurement.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• CEC/accredited grid-connected system design qualifications or equivalent industry accreditation would be highly regarded.

The technical requirements above are consistent with the skills identified in the JD.

What Success Looks

Like Success in this role means delivering projects safely, on time and on budget, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships, achieving high standards of compliance and quality, and continually looking for opportunities to improve how projects are delivered.

Why Join

Us? This is an opportunity to work within a growing commercial renewable energy business delivering increasingly sophisticated solar and energy projects. You'll be joining a team that values accountability, clear communication, practical problem solving and people who are prepared to take ownership of getting the job done properly.

Location: North Sydney, NSW Employment Type: Full Time If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to build your career within Australia's commercial renewable energy sector, we'd like to hear from you.