Construction Project Manager

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Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Reporting to

Head of Construction

Location

Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane

Hours

Full Time (37.5 hours), Permanent

RES Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the areas that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

About RES

RES is the world's largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.

We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.

Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product

In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee's safety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.

What we offer

At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits including a competitive bonus, genuine flexible working, generous and gender-neutral parental leave, 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance), annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, eye care, professional trade subscriptions, professional body membership, 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.

We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.

The position

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading the preparation, delivery and completion of the construction phase of wind, solar & BESS projects working 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 projects to the generation team.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Development team in closing the project to successfully transition to construction execution.
• Lead on the delivery of individual wind, solar or BESS projects from Notice to Proceed through to full Operation.
• Inspire site teams to work collaboratively and take personal responsibility for delivering the project(s).
• Manage all contractual obligations and processes within EPC and grid connection contracts, including HSQE, milestones, programming, payments, variations, performance guarantees, completion testing and handover to generation.
• Active promotion and demonstrable achievement of company safety leadership and sustainability objectives.
• 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 monthly progress, key risks, technical issues, key completion milestone events.
• Manage the construction budget, construction costs, certification and forecasting monthly cost to completion.
• Manage the work of the external Owners Engineer and (if applicable) the Superintendent, on behalf of the Project.
• 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.
• Ensure that feedback in relation to supplier performance is provided to the procurement team during and following construction.
• Drive to reduce construction costs through value engineering, economic design and scope.
• 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 renewable energy construction processes encompassing civil, equipment and electrical engineering.
• Understanding of the development, construction and handover to generation phases of renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of Construction Management from a project Owner perspective.
• Understanding of project contracts, including EPC, 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 Owners, EPC 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 construction contracts.
• Successfully managing 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.
• Engineering, science or commercial degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel regularly across Australia during construction periods.

The Interview

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Recruiting Process

This role will be advertised for 1 week internally for internal applicants and referrals. The role will be advertised externally if no suitable candidates are sourced.