Job description:
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Department: Delivery, APAC
Reporting to: Head of Project Management, ANZ
Location: Australia
About 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.
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 in 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.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 a 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.
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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