Project Manager - Energy

• Global Engineering Consultancy
• Windfarms; BESS; T&D; Substation Design etc.
• Role can be based in Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane

About SMEC

SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Energy & Resources driven by a desire to improve the world in which we live. Our diverse and skilled teams are engaged in major projects across Transport, Water, Energy and Renewables sectors.

Power & Energy

SMEC is a global provider of engineering, environmental and construction services, consolidating all aspects of Energy and Renewables Infrastructure from planning to delivery. Our expertise includes grid connection studies, substation design, policy and sector planning, carbon services, load forecasting models, and long-term generation planning using simulation and dynamic programming techniques. We have delivered stand-alone and grid-tie photovoltaic and solar thermal projects, ‘water to wire’ services on mini and micro-hydro projects, geothermal power plants and generation facilities.

The Role

We are seeking to engage a Project Manager to join our Power & Energy Team in ANZ. In this role you’ll be responsible for managing medium to large-scale Energy/Renewable projects of a complex nature to meet client requirements including financial management, client management and contract administration of delegated projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide project management and/or project governance of projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality;
• Build and maintain strong and effective client relationships through successful project delivery and targeted activities;
• Contribute to providing leadership to employees on the project to ensure project team cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development.
• Effectively manages and leads a team of nominated direct reports to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development.

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering (or equivalent);
• Project Management qualifications
• Extensive project management and consulting skills, achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements within the Energy and Renewables Sector is essential
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills to advise and guide complex project design development in a proactive manner and to represent SMEC as a valuable contributor to the project;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant design codes, Local Regulatory Authority Guidelines and Australian Standards;
• Ability to identify the appropriate resourcing for projects;
• Ability to identify requirements for skills development within the team;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the business/ marketing context of business solutions.

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan: [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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