Senior Project Manager

at  Consolidated Power Projects Australia

INTRODUCTION:

• Full-time, permanent
• Based in Doncaster, with regular travel to site
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a cleaner energy future

DESCRIPTION:

Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?
As a member of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 300 company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) stands as a leader in high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the renewable energy sector, excelling in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure, including transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage systems.
With over 650 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future.
The pipeline of work is secured, join us as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.
The Opportunity
In line with our growth and recently awarded projects, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for the successful delivery of upcoming Greenfield BESS project, valued over circa $100 million.
Reporting to the Program Manager of our Victorian Operations in Doncaster, you will be responsible for providing end-to-end project management and technical leadership during the project life cycle to successfully deliver projects that contribute to Australia’s renewable energy future. As a natural leader you will manage a dynamic project team to successfully achieve profitability of projects through reaching time, cost and quality targets.
It’s an exciting time to be part of CPP. Our Victorian team has recently been awarded and commenced construction on several industry renowned project, including stage 2 of the flagship Golden Plains Windfarm project, which will be the largest windfarm in the southern hemisphere providing power to more than 750,000 homes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About You

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Execute all Project specific plans in line with PMBOK principles
Control project programming, cost, time, quality, purchasing, contract administration, general site administration and the activities of sub-contractors.
Authorise construction planning, programming, and on-site completion schedules.
Liaise with the Construction Manager / Supervisor regularly to monitor project progress and manage issues as they arise.
Monitor and manage project costs and forecasts to budget. Take corrective action early and report on a timely basis

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL POSSESS:

Minimum of 8 years managing complex, high value ($50m or higher) projects in either Energy, Renewables, Utilities, Telecommunications, Water, or Oil & Gas
Strong in project delivery and advanced communication skills
Ability to plan, monitor and control project activities with a focus on client requirements, productivity, cost, and quality
High-level business and commercial acumen
Experience in renewables or high-voltage would be highly regarded
Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering will be highly advantageous
Flexibility to travel as required
Why Join Us?
At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us.