Senior Project Manager
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Department: Delivery, APAC
Reporting to: Head of Project Management, ANZ
Location: Australia
About Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar, BESS, Wind and other renewable 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 renewable energy 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 Senior Project Manager will manage projects through the construction phase to completion in Australia and New Zealand.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all projects are built safely and in accordance with LSBP and HSE requirements of the relevant country
- Manage all construction aspects of Renewable Energy 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 best 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 10 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 renewable energy industry in Australia and New Zealand.
- Project Management experience in renewable energy plants connected to both MV and HV networks.
- Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry
Qualifications
- Construction related formal qualifications in project management
- Ideally an engineering degree or related discipline as background.
- Full driving license.
Experience
- Previous experience in the Renewable Energy sector & project management is essential.
- Experience of managing construction of utility scale Renewable Energy projects, i.e., larger than 50MW.
- Experience working for projects built by EPC Contractors who have built Renewable Energy 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 Renewable Energy 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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