Junior Site Manager

Description:

About the Company

This company is a specialist developer of utility solar farm projects within the Australian market. They have an innovative approach to project development which has allowed them to financially close a 200MW+ solar farm project in NSW.
About the Role
This role calls for excellence in contract administration. The owners site manager is responsible for the management and delivery of projects within prescribed targets including cost, time, quality, technical, commercial and WHSE. The scope of responsibility commences from the development handover stage through to project completion, focusing on the management of the EPC contractor during the construction of the project.
Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage project to achieve objectives of cost, time and quality
• Manage internal and external relationships and coordinate interfaces between project stakeholders
• Operate and ensure the construction is in compliance of project approvals, permits and licenses
• Ensure Work Health Safety & Environment (WHSE) is strictly maintained to required standards and in line with company policies
• Hold regular project coordination meetings to ensure a common understanding of the project issues, priorities, cost and schedule requirements
• Manage the project relationships and issues with the development and operations teams

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in contract management, construction management or project management
• Solar industry, power industry or utility construction industry experience essential
• Experience with the management of EPC contracts and related consultancy / service agreements
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment and make decisions within an intense construction environment
• Negotiation skills, problem solving and ability to relate to diverse stakeholder groups
• Understanding of interrelated contracts, schedules, documentation management, financial administration and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly
• Good knowledge of Project Office systems

Benefits

• Competitive package on offer
• Strong financial backing
• Landmark solar farm project

How to Apply

If you are interested and believe you have the required experience, please apply now with your updated CV and cover letter to Geoffrey Fabregat - or call 02 8079 0900 for a confidential discussion.