Project Manager, New Zealand

Job Title: Project Manager, New Zealand 

Department: EPC APAC 

Location: New Zealand, Home-Based

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What You'll do (the role) 

Summary

The Project Manager will manage projects to construction completion in New Zealand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are built safely and in accordance with LSBP and Worksafe NZ HSE requirements
• Manage all construction aspects of solar PV projects from early works through to commissioning and completion.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with the New Zealand and Australian teams and at global level to support business development.
• Construction reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivery of good practice PM systems and controls.
• Provide input into LSbp T&C team to select the optimum EPC and Network Service Provider (NSP) contractors from RFP to contractual negotiations and final selection.
• Securing strong interaction between both business development and assets management departments.
• Prepare budget and time schedule of the project and ensure the project is built in accordance with the same.
• Ensure all projects comply with the requirements of the applicable permits and contracts.
• Managing project handover from construction to operations ensuring early involvement

Who we're looking for

Knowledge

• It is desirable to have 5 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry, ideally from either an EPC, NSP or similar company to Lightsource bp
• Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the solar industry in New Zealand and as applicable from Australian learnings.
• Project Management experience in solar plants connected to both MV and HV networks. 
• Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry Full driving license.

Qualifications

• Construction related formal qualifications in project management and ideally in an engineering related discipline as background.

Experience

• Previous experience in the Renewable Energy sector & project management is essential.
• Experience of managing construction of large-scale PV Solar projects bigger than 50MW.
• Experience working for projects built by EPC Contractors who have built PV Solar projects across the globe will be preferred.
• Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders.
• Strong relationship with EPC’s and related contractors.
• Strong relationship with NSP’s on different levels, design, and construction.

Why you'll make a great member of the team 

Personal qualities

• Strong contract management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams.
• 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
• Good IT skills and good programming skills. 

Why you'll want to work for us

Our 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 solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. 

Be recognized

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. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource 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. 

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