Senior Project Manager (Wind)
Senior Project Manager (Wind)
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,800 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
In the APAC region, we already have more than 270 employees located in our country offices throughout the APAC region (Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia). Our business activities include trading, project development, operations & maintenance and tailor-made energy solutions.BayWa r.e. Projects Australia provides an extensive range of services from project development and implementation to finance and the operation of large-scale solar and wind farms in Australia. Our experienced team, comprised of local and international staff, is there to take care of your project every step of the way.
About the role
Are you keen to take the next step in your career and play a key role towards Australia’s Net Zero targets?
Are you interested in working as part of an established renewable energy developer, in a multi-cultural team environment, and with international colleagues across Asia and Europe?
If yes, BayWa r.e. Australia is looking for a Senior Project Manager to play a key role supporting the late stage development, project management and construction of onshore wind, solar and BESS projects across the country.
What You Will Do
- Full project management for onshore wind projects across Australia from late-stage development through to commercial operation.
- Develop comprehensive project budgets and maintain accurate cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop comprehensive project risk registers and implement risk mitigation plans.
- Evaluate project requirements ensuring the adequate provision of resourcing.
- Perform technical and commercial due diligence on projects prior to execution commencement including reviewing site conditions and understanding site specific challenges.
- Work with engineering and development teams to transition projects from development through to execution.
- Work with corporate finance to undertake commercial due diligence, project finance, and project sales.
- Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and HS&E on a regular basis to management, clients, and lenders.
- Support development of wind projects together with development managers.
- Tender, negotiate, award, and administer contracts for Balance of Plant, Wind Turbine Supply, Operation & Maintenance, and other consultancy agreements or subcontractors.
- Produce and maintain master project schedules across all project activities including; development, tender, grid, finance, construction, commissioning, and sales.
- Manage internal project team along with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
What You Bring
- · Experience executing large utility scale wind projects either in Australia or abroad from late-stage development through to commercial operations.
· Prior involvement in the project finance process, particularly achieving financial close prior to issuing notice to proceed for a utility scale renewables project.
· Handling split contract projects and a thorough understanding scope delineation risk is seen as a plus.
· A strong understanding of HSE risks and eagerness to implement related policies to ensure a safe work site.
· Ability to manage project staff, sub-contractors, and stakeholders and handle conflict resolution.
· Ability to prioritise multiple project workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong skills in project scheduling, identifying dependances, and critical path analysis.
· Qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
What We Are Ready To Offer You
What we are ready to offer you:
- A flexible working environment so that you can maintain a positive work-life balance.
- A diverse and inclusive team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.
- The opportunity to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy
Is This Role The Right Fit For You?
- Are you interested in working as part of a multi-cultural team environment, with the ability to work with international colleagues across Asia and Europe?
- Are you a problem solver, able to demonstrate abilities to take on multiple simultaneous issues?
- Are you flexible in time and location to travel as required? The position is ideally based in Melbourne but regular travel to project sites is expected during project execution.
- Are you keen to play a key role towards Australia’s Net Zero targets and do better for our environment?
Are our values your values?
- You are ambitious: To make a positive impact in business and beyond. We create meaningful solutions.
- You are reliable: For our colleagues, partners, and customers we create trust by being responsible.
- You believe in succeeding as a team: We collaborate in an honest, friendly, and respectful way. We have fun and celebrate our successes.
- You bring an open mind: With open minds, courage, and innovation. We challenge the status quo.
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace the diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us!
We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
If you as an applicant require additional assistance or accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
Contact
We look forward to your application!
If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.
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