Regional BESS Project Manager | Flexible FIFO/LAFHA

Symal; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LAFHA

Flexible FIFO/DIDO

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project about two hours north of Adelaide. You will lead a team of 4-5 engineers, coordinate site supervision and work closely with the broader Symal leadership team to ensure successful delivery.

This is a regional, flexible opportunity offering DIDO/FIFO from various locations in Australia and a 20-30% uplift above metropolitan salary relativities with LAFHA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, Wind, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead engineering and site-based teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness.
• Demonstrated experience managing project programs, budgets, risks and delivery outcomes.
• Ability to operate confidently in regional or remote project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Willingness to work on regional and remote renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the BESS project.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4-5 engineers.
• Coordinate and support site supervisors and project personnel.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, cost, program and delivery.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure project milestones and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Provide strong leadership across the project team.
• Work collaboratively with the broader Symal Renewables business.
• Contribute to development of future Wind and BESS projects across Australia.

Skills

Project management

Renewables & BESS

Subcontractor management

Engineering leadership

Commercial awareness

Program & budgeting

Regional/remote work

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Renewable energy delivery

Job description

Symal Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project about two hours north of Adelaide. You will lead a team of 4-5 engineers, coordinate site supervision and work closely with the broader Symal leadership team to ensure successful delivery.

This is a regional, flexible opportunity offering DIDO/FIFO from various locations in Australia and a 20-30% uplift above metropolitan salary relativities with LAFHA where applicable.