Project Manager Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise project construction activities, from remaining pre-construction/development activities through to a successful transition into operations. 
• Deliver the project safely, meeting project objectives on cost, scope and schedule
• Ensure key contractors have adequate project controls in place, and maintain overall project controls (budget, schedule, risk log etc) as required to manage the project effectively.
• Management of the implementation and supervision plan for the Owner. Developing the company’s Project Execution Plan and the Project Handbook with the contractors, ensuring the main contractors have adequate controls implemented.
• Work closely with key contractors and stakeholders (i.e lender’s technical advisor, utility/interconnection companies, owner’s engineer, local councils etc), building strong relationships while monitoring performance and enforcing contractual provisions as needed.
• Proactively following/lead the progress of grid connection works, monitoring the progress of the connection solution and informing and supporting the Grid Operator management.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities supervision.
• Provide contract management and change control management.
• Lead a high-performing project team, including a full-time site manager and support functions as required and agreed with the business.
• Lead by example on safety and act as a role model to contractors, the project team and the wider business.
• Actively manage the interface between different contractors and stakeholders in order to minimise project risk, particularly with regard to schedule slippage and cost overruns. Special attention will be brought to Owner responsibilities. 
• Maintain strong project documentation throughout.
• Plan the transition into operations well in advance, working closely with Asset Management to prepare for a comprehensive handover.

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