Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Symal Group is delivering a landmark Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria. We seek a Senior Project Manager to lead major workstreams across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, coordinating teams, subcontractors and OEMs to achieve safety, schedule and commercial outcomes.

The role requires contractor-side delivery experience on utility-scale solar projects, strong EPC and contract administration skills, and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated contractor-side delivery experience on utility-scale Solar Farm projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing major subcontractors, international OEMs and complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing high-performing project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and HV infrastructure works.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, procurement activities, subcontractor performance and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee consultants, OEMs and delivery partners to ensure project milestones, quality standards and contractual obligations are achieved.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement and construction teams to drive programme performance and project success.
• Support grid connection, testing and commissioning activities with AEMO, TNSPs and regulators.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, JV partners, consultants, authorities and suppliers.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, variations and commercial issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop project engineers, site managers and delivery teams.

Skills

Contractor side delivery

EPC project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Experience the opportunity to help deliver one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects and take your career to the next level on a landmark Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

Join a project that will play a significant role in Australia's energy transition, working alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver complex civil, electrical and energy infrastructure.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role

Symal Group has entered a Joint Venture partnership with the intent to deliver a major utility-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, with a proven track record of delivering solar farm projects to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of this nationally significant project.

Reporting Senior Management, you'll lead major workstreams across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities while overseeing project teams, subcontractors, OEMs and key stakeholders. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safe, commercial and operational success of the project while maintaining programme certainty and driving strong project outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a project of major significance, helping shape delivery strategies and contributing to one of Australia's largest renewable energy developments.

Your everyday

• Lead the delivery of major project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and high-voltage infrastructure works.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, procurement activities, subcontractor performance and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee consultants, OEMs and delivery partners to ensure project milestones, quality standards and contractual obligations are achieved.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement and construction teams to drive programme performance and project success.
• Support grid connection, testing and commissioning activities, including engagement with AEMO, TNSPs and key regulatory stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, JV partners, consultants, authorities and suppliers.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, variations and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Managers and wider delivery teams while fostering a high-performance project culture.

Who are you?

• Demonstrated Contractor side delivery experience on utility-scale Solar Farm projects is a must, with BESS experience highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing major subcontractors, international OEMs and complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing high-performing project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of a project.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Symal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise.We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.