Senior Tender & Contract Manager, APAC

What you’ll do 

Position can be perfromed remotely or as a hybrid employee out of our Sydney office.Your main purpose is to manage large scale solar projects Tender and Contract process from early development till Notice to Proceed.Core Responsibilities• Provide support during the pre-tender process including preparation and issuance of request for quotation/invitation to tender, on-boarding new contractors, and working closely with development and procurement team.• Enquire and coordinate with Project Team representatives (development, technical, legal, HSE, etc.) for specification/ technical and clarifications required for tenders and proposals.• Negotiate commercial terms with preferred bidders based on the requirements of the project.• Recommend the awarding of the contract through allocation of risks & cost review.• Oversee projects effectively – leading meetings and communications and directing stakeholders to ensure maximum efficiency.  This necessitates a high level of action-orientated, clear  communication at all times, including weekly and monthly meetings/reporting to peers and project team.• Represent Lightsource bp at company events, conveying our business and development acumen in a professional manner while enforcing company strategies.

Who we’re looking forKnowledge/ Experience• 10 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry, ideally from either an EPC or similar company to Lightsource BP.• Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the industry in APAC.• Project Management experience in Renewable Energy projects connected to both MV and HV networks.• Strong track record of negotiation, closing contract and managing claims.• Experience in Commercial Contract negotiations.• Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders.Qualifications • Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors.• Strong relationship with NSP’s on different levels, design and construction.• Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry • Full driving license

Why you’ll make a great member of the teamPersonal qualities • Highly process and detail oriented.• Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude.• Ability to communicate and report clearly and effectively with good presentation skills• Ability to work in team environment• Proven management skills• Excellent negotiator and communicator• Highly adaptable with ability to learn quickly and work to tight deadlines• Team player with ability to forge long term professional relationships with third parties

Why you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognised: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few. 

Our core valuesLightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.   Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.