Senior Project Manager

All Energy Contracting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Job summary

All Energy Contracting, part of the OCU Group, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Laceby Solar Farm in northeast Victoria. The role offers a 12-month fixed term contract with a 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster, including camp accommodation and LAHA for self-arranged housing.

You will lead delivery across EPC components for renewables projects, manage budgets, and drive safety and quality outcomes while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EPC delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical and delivery experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure.
• Strong commercial judgment and experience managing project financials, contracts and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead project establishment and mobilisation, ensuring governance, permits and procurement.
• Coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical works across engineering, procurement and construction.
• Own the program, budget, forecasting and commercial outcomes including variations and claims.
• Drive safety, quality and environmental performance throughout delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

EPC delivery

Project leadership

Renewable energy

Cost management

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Project Management certification

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

OCU Group is a global infrastructure and energy services business with more than 5,000 people delivering projects that power communities and support the energy transition.

Our Australian and New Zealand operations are growing fast, bringing together great businesses including All Energy Contracting (AEC), Bam Bam, Pilecom and Volta under one group.

All Energy Contracting (AEC) is a leading multidisciplinary construction contractor specialising in renewables and energy infrastructure projects.

We deliver projects across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high voltage connections, substations, balance of plant and associated civil, electrical and mechanical works. These projects are some of the highest profile projects currently happening right now in both Australia and New Zealand, with a healthy pipeline and optimism for more growth an career defining projects upcoming.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, working on a 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster. This role will contribute to the successful delivery of the 'Laceby Solar Farm'.

Located in northeast Victoria, The Laceby Solar Farm integrates a 60 MW AC solar generation system with 240 MWh of battery energy storage, designed to deliver reliable, low-carbon power to the regional grid. Combining renewable generation and advanced storage to ensure firm, dispatchable clean energy, supporting grid stability and Australia’s energy transition.

We welcome applications from candidates based locally in the Wangaratta region, or from Melbourne, working a FIFO or DIDO 2:1 roster, Monday to Saturday (no Sundays or public holidays). Camp accommodation is provided, with LAHA for those arranging their own accommodation.

Beyond the Laceby Solar Farm, our pipeline offers opportunities across Australia and New Zealand as AEC continues to grow.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be accountable for overseeing project delivery and commercial performance, leading a multidisciplinary team driving safety, program, cost and quality outcomes. Day to day you will;

• Lead project establishment and mobilisation, coordinating governance, approvals, permits, management plans and procurement to ensure construction readiness.
• Coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical works across engineering, procurement and construction, managing interfaces, sequencing and delivery risks.
• Own the program, budget, forecasting and commercial outcomes including variations and claims.
• Drive safety, quality and environmental performance throughout delivery.
• Manage subcontractor performance across safety, quality, schedule and contractual commitments.
• Build strong client relationships, resolve issues and maintain confidence in project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and create a positive, accountable project culture.
• Own and delivery a structured reporting regime covering HSE, program, engineering, procurement, construction, quality, commercial, risk and commissioning.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Experience leading EPC delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally valued between $50m and $800m.
• Strong technical and delivery experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure including solar, wind, BESS, HV or Balance of Plant.
• Strong commercial judgement and experience managing project financial performance, contracts and risk.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contractors through complex delivery.
• A practical approach to solving problems, making decisions and building trusted client relationships.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work across a growing pipeline of major energy infrastructure projects, helping to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.
• Career development and progression within a growing organisation.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences We seek to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and seek innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to fostering a supportive workplace together.