Key Facts

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Full time

English

Hard Skills

Project Cost Management Wind Farm Construction Construction Management Construction Management Construction Law Electromechanical Engineering Health And Safety Standards Performance Management Engineering Management Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV) +13 more

Other Skills

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Progress Reporting
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Decision Making
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Relationship Building
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Detailed knowledge of wind energy construction processes encompassing civil, equipment and electrical engineering
Understanding of Construction Management from a project Owner perspective
Understanding of project contracts, including Turbine Supply and Install Agreements (TSI), Balance of Plant (BOP), Property Options and Leases and consultancy agreements
Engineering, science or commercial degree or equivalent experience

Requirements:

Lead the delivery of the construction phase for a large wind farm project, oversee contractors and the Owners Engineer, and manage compliance with HSQE, contractual obligations, and cost controls with a plan for handover to generation
Promote safety leadership and sustainability objectives, manage risk, and ensure adherence to RES Health, Safety, Quality and Environment procedures and relevant legislation
Manage project controls including milestones, programming, variations, performance guarantees, completion testing, reporting to project Owners, and forecasting to completion including contingency management
Coordinate the transition to operational asset management, including warranties, testing, monitoring, validation, defect liabilities, and ensuring alignment with investor requirements and stakeholder expectations

RES

About RES

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 27 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.

Company type: Large

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Description

Schedule 2

Job Description

Job TitleConstruction Project Manager

Reporting toProject Director

LocationFlexible, but Queensland based preferred, with the expectation of a minimum of one week per month will be based on site.

HoursFull-time, Contract Period 2 years

The Position

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery and completion of the construction phase of a large complex wind farm project in Central Queensland. The role will work within the RES Construction Management team, on behalf of project owners.

The role will involve oversight of the project contractors for Principal and related works, management of owners engineer, management of project compliance, cost control and ensuring compliance with the construction contracts, RES management systems, health and safety guidelines and legislation, and all project obligations. The Construction Project Manager will also ensure efficient handover of project to the RES asset management team at completion.

Key Accountabilities

Active promotion and demonstrable achievement of company safety leadership and sustainability objectives.
Lead on the delivery of the project through to full Operations and take personal responsibility for delivering the project.
Inspire the RES site team to work collaboratively and drive the team to the best for project outcomes.
Manage all contractual obligations and processes the project construction contracts, including HSQE, milestones, programming, project controls, variations, performance guarantees, completion testing and handover to generation.
Management and qualification of construction risks and escalation where necessary.
Responsible for ensuring project compliance for investors and RES staff with RES Health, Safety, Quality and Environment procedures and relevant H&S legislation.
Manage and report regularly to project Owners on weekly / monthly progress, key risks, mitigation options, commercial and technical strategies, technical issues and key completion milestone events.
Manage the construction budget, construction costs, certification and forecasting monthly cost to completion including contingency management.
Manage the work of the external Owners Engineer, on behalf of the Principal.
Work to ensure a smooth transition of the project into operational asset management, including startup of O&M, securing warranties, testing, monitoring, validation and Defect Liabilities.
Ensure that investor requirements are clearly understood and met.

Act as an exemplary role model to encourage the avoidance of risk-taking behaviors across the business and provide the personal commitment never to “risk it”.

Knowledge

Skills

Detailed knowledge of wind energy construction processes encompassing civil, equipment and electrical engineering.
Understanding of Construction Management from a project Owner perspective.
Understanding of project contracts, including Turbine Supply and Install Agreements(TSI), Balance of Plant (BOP), Property Options and Leases and consultancy agreements.
Contemporary knowledge of the wider Australian construction industries including relevant regulations and legislation

Leadership skills within the context of construction sites
The ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships with project stakeholders including landowners, community, project Owners, contractors, subcontractors and other site staff.
Effective negotiation skills, with experience of negotiating in a commercial or engineering environment.
Ability to manage complex interfaces, risks and stakeholder needs.
Ability to manage project contractual obligations.
Identification and mitigation of risks

Experience

Qualifications

Experience of managing significant complex construction contracts.
Successfully managing wind energy projects within resource and budget constraints.
Experience of writing and presenting management and progress reports to senior executives, clearly articulating risks and explaining technical issues.