Project Director rol in Sydney, NSW

Project Director - Battery Energy Storage

About the Role

The Project Director is essential to this organisation to take the reigns in leading the construction/delivery of Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage projects in Victoria and New South Wales from Financial Close through to energisation and asset management.

As well as delivering these assets, the ideal project director will also lead the growth of the portfolio of projects including acquisitions and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up project governance systems and processes to manage project tasks and timeframes of project teams, external consultants & contractors.
• Participate in pre-contracts, commercial and procurement activities for projects, including EPC RFPs, tender management, technical specification negotiations, scope definition and head terms.
• Identify potential delivery risks during pre-contracts and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
• Manage the design and execution of all package project plans including equipment installation, engineering, civil, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, SCADA and ancillary services as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to project implementation plans, identify issues & bottlenecks, and mitigate impact of project challenges.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery including setting up multidisciplinary project teams, onboarding & managing contractors, owner’s engineers, site and HSE representatives, NSPs, government authorities, suppliers and 3rd party consultants via active contract management.
• Oversee all construction management activities including progress monitoring, planning & reporting, CAPEX budget control.
• Ensure integration of project & contract management to ensure cohesive project delivery according to contractual terms.
• Deliver stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation with government and company stakeholders, such as TransGrid, AEMO, councils, planning, and OEMs to reach grid compliance, capacity levels and availability requirements up to provisional acceptance and handover.

Ideal Project Director:

• A relevant qualification in a technical, engineering or project management.
• Substantial previous experience in project management for the construction of renewable energy and electrical infrastructure assets, including battery energy storage assets (BESS).
• Advanced project management skills, preferably with pre-contracts involvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adept at problem identification and resolution.
• Experience with project management related tools.
• Experience with HSEQ, risk management and contract management.
• An understanding of energy use and energy markets in Australia.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Proactive with high levels of initiative.
• Collaborative team player.
• Willingness to travel regionally and interstate.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

If you're interested in this role please apply, or email your CV to for further information.