Wind Projects Ops Lead - Transport & Installation

Nordex Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group seeks an experienced PM Operations Manager Oceania to lead end-to-end operational activities for wind farm projects across Oceania. You will oversee transport, crane and turbine installation, driving safety, cost efficiency and project execution from tendering through delivery.

The role requires 8-10+ years in operations or project management within renewables, strong coordination across internal teams, suppliers and contractors, and willingness to travel extensively across

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• 8-10+ years' in operations, construction or project management within wind energy, renewables, infrastructure or heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all operational activities related to transport, crane and turbine installation across Oceania projects.
• Provide operational expertise and strategic input during tendering activities, ensuring feasible methodologies, optimized solutions and accurate cost estimates.
• Support procurement activities, including supplier evaluation, technical alignment and contract negotiations.
• Ensure safe, efficient and on-schedule execution of transport, lifting and installation operations.
• Act as the key operational interface between Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, HSE and external contractors.
• Develop and review installation methodologies, lifting plans, transport concepts and mobilisation strategies.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational risks while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost control, change management and operational optimisation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide operational guidance, coaching and training to Site Management teams to ensure alignment with global and regional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction/Project Management degree

Tools

HSE standards

Job description

Nordex Group seeks an experienced PM Operations Manager Oceania to lead end-to-end operational activities for wind farm projects across Oceania. You will oversee transport, crane and turbine installation, driving safety, cost efficiency and project execution from tendering through delivery.

The role requires 8-10+ years in operations or project management within renewables, strong coordination across internal teams, suppliers and contractors, and willingness to travel extensively across