Site Manager – Carmody Hill

Atlas NextWave; Australia; Remote; AUD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atlas NextWave is seeking a Site Manager to lead wind farm project delivery across Australia. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure EHS compliance, and coordinate with finance, engineering, and clients to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires strong communication, safety leadership, and the ability to travel to remote sites as needed. A relevant AQF diploma and PM credentials are advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in wind energy or large-scale infrastructure delivery.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in remote settings.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/EHS standards and interfaces with clients.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and field teams.
• Willingness to travel across Australia as required.

Aufgaben

• Lead safety culture and enforce EHS processes on site.
• Direct site construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Manage subcontractors to contracts, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces between contractors, foundations, and energisation.
• Verify training and qualifications of site personnel are up to date.
• Report performance and escalate risks affecting profitability and schedule.

Kenntnisse

Wind energy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

EHS compliance

Communication

Advanced MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

AQF Diploma or higher (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Construction Mgmt)

EHS training certifications

PM qualification (PMP/AIPM) desirable

Tools

MS Project

Digital reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

We are partnering with a global leader in energy technology, delivering solutions across wind, power and energy infrastructure.

As Site Manager, you will take the lead on delivering world-class wind farm projects. You will lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams operating in dynamic, remote environments, bringing together technical, financial, and construction resources to execute with precision and purpose. Working closely with a core team of discipline leaders, you will integrate installation and construction deliverables with wind turbine design, sourcing, and delivery schedules, ensuring every phase of the project runs seamlessly from mobilisation through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & EHS Leadership

• Serve as the primary champion of EHS culture across all site activities, from project planning and development through to delivery
• Ensure all EHS and quality processes are implemented and strictly enforced at all times
• Empower every team member to report unsafe practices and take the necessary actions to prevent accidents and incidents before they occur

Site & Project Delivery

• Act as the first line of communication
• Lead site construction and commissioning activities to deliver the project in line with the schedule and budget
• Manage all subcontractors and partners in accordance with contract requirement
• Manage interfaces between contractors on site, including foundation handover acceptance, hardstand areas, and energisation of collector groups
• Verify that all site construction and commissioning personnel hold current and appropriate training documentation
• Report site performance and productivity in accordance with the Site Manager Handbook
• Monitor the project against commercial parameters and proactively identify and **escalate** potential risks to profitability, cash flow, and programme
• Direct and guide direct reports and peer-level discipline leaders to mobilise the right people at the right time
• Motivate, support, and develop the site team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture in a remote environment
• Coordinate and integrate the activities of internal functions including finance, engineering, product quality, and project teams, as well as external parties including contractors, subcontractors, and the client
• Participate in contract and subcontract performance management across transportation, cranage, installation, and commissioning crews
• Support project closeout and handover to Operations & Maintenance

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as wind energy, large-scale construction, or infrastructure delivery
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently at a high level across all areas of responsibility in complex, high-pressure environments
• Proven capability to work effectively without direct supervision and to lead multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and EHS requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, customers, and field teams
• Customer-focused with a strong stakeholder management and advocacy mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfortable working with project databases and digital reporting tools
• Knowledge of renewable energy policy and national, state, and regional regulatory requirements in Australia
• In-depth knowledge of project management and project execution, including installation and commissioning workflows
• Familiarity with crane operations and heavy lift activities
• Ability to travel throughout Australia as required by project demands
• Appropriate legal entitlement to work in Australia as an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Permanent Resident

Desired Characteristics

• Previous wind farm construction and delivery experience in an Australian context
• Strong problem-solving capability in high-pressure construction environments

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised qualification at AQF V (Diploma) level or above, or equivalent, in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management disciplines
• Relevant product and EHS training certifications
• Project management qualification such as PMP, AIPM, or equivalent is desirable but not essential