Project Delivery and Safety Lead
FWG38006
Remote: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
A Project Delivery and Safety Lead is required by a leading power purchase agreement provider for commercial and industrial solar systems. The role will focus on delivering Commercial and Industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects, including rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids. This role demands a disciplined and strategic thinker with a proven track record in project delivery, safety, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management within the renewable energy landscape, along with the ability to manage and mentor team members effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of C&I renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with timelines for development applications (DA) and connection approvals.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining focus on quality, budget, and timeline constraints throughout project lifecycles.
- Provide line management for the Asset Manager role, guiding performance, development, and team dynamics.
- Supervise and mentor interns, overseeing their work and ensuring valuable learning experiences within the organization.
- Manage relationships with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Act as the point of contact for project inquiries, effectively communicating updates and project status.
- Develop and peer review comprehensive management manuals and plans covering Construction, Environmental, HSE (Health, Safety, Environment), and Quality Management.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards relevant to Quality Management, HSEQ, and Environmental best practices.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new contractors and partners, ensuring financial, insurance, and HSE requirements are met.
- Contribute to overarching efficiency improvements and ongoing development within project processes.
- Identify and implement solutions to enhance project timelines and outcomes.
Requirements
- Project, engineering or technical/trade qualifications.
- Certificate IV in HSEQ or equivalent qualification.
- Substantial experience successfully delivering C&I renewable energy projects, particularly in rooftop and ground-mounted PV and BESS & microgrid systems.
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating expert problem-solving skills to address project challenges as they arise.
- Demonstrated expertise in contract and stakeholder management.
- Formal project management certification is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong understanding of project planning and execution timelines, particularly relating to DA and connection approvals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively.
- Autonomous, accountable, and driven, maximizing productivity in a remote work environment.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a keen focus on quality and budget adherence.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as project demands require, with travel being infrequent.
- Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Freshwater Group
Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.
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Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.