Project Director

Squadron Energy is Australia's leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia.

With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia's clean energy future.



Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia's transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team's cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

Position Summary



Reporting to the Executive General Manager Development and Delivery, the Project Director is responsible for the safe, timely and on budget delivery of one of our major Squadron Energy (SQE) projects, including management of key contracts and SQE site teams.
Primary responsibilities include ensuring safety requirements are complied with, project risks are identified and mitigated, contracts are managed effectively, budget and schedule management and meeting all SQE Governance and reporting requirements.






Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strong leadership and build a project culture based on open, effective communication and collaboration between all SQE and Contractor project team members.
• Direct and indirect management of the project team, including site-based resources, project assigned resources and shared Project Management Office (PMO) resources.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships with Contractors, consultants, local stakeholders, landowners, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and lead the work of a team; provide motivation, encouragement, and opportunities for development; manage any underperformance issues if required in consultation with People and Culture; actively monitor leave requests of team.
• Liaise with project team and internal partners to ensure timely resolution of project risk and issues

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)

• Be a champion for HSEQ by adhering to, communicating, and always promoting adherence to SQE policies.
• Model a proactive approach to HSEQ and supporting all SQE and Contractor team members to do the same to develop and maintain a strong HSEQ culture on site.
• Ensure that any notifiable incidents are correctly reported
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and environmental standards.

Project Management

• Implement and manage all aspects of the delivery of the project through construction and commissioning via development of robust project management systems.
• Deliver the project in line with SQE objectives, including time, cost and quality standards.
• Manage the activities required to deliver the project in conjunction with key internal stakeholders, external consultants and advisors including the Owner's Engineer.
• Manage the construction of the project including the wind farm and interconnection to the grid, and of the Contractors including design review, contract management, reporting, issue resolution, on-site inspections, and reviews.
• Manage project risks, ensuring risks are identified and that risk mitigations are implemented and are effective.
• Manage the grid connection activities undertaken by Electrical/Grid Manager.
• Timely and accurate reporting on the project as per the contractual obligations and SQE governance and reporting requirements.

Contract Management

• Manage the major contracts and minor contracts (including insurance) with assistance from the PMO. Manage the variation and claims processes under the relevant contracts along with reporting and oversight of the project contingency.
• Manage the obligations required under the project approvals, grid connection agreements, land agreements, lenders, and power offtake agreements, including provision of reporting and notices as required and as pertaining to the construction of the wind farm.
• Manage the Auditors and Owner's Engineer and co-ordination of the resolution of issues raised with the relevant contractors.

Project Controls Management

• Manage and report the overall project budget, aided by the finance group and the SQE PMO including preparation of cost of completes and liaison with Owner's Engineer for CTC and TTC certifications.
• Maintain the overall project programme including tracking and reporting of progress, supported by the Project Planner, PMO and site representatives.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience delivering complex projects ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience in managing health, safety, and environment on large, complex projects. Experience in managing complex major contracts, variation, and extension of time claims.
• Demonstrated experience in State Significant Developments.
• Experience working within the National Energy Market with AEMO / NSPs is desirable.
• Experience with environmental impact assessments and planning.
• Familiarity with landowner, stakeholder, and planning elements of the wind farm development process (desirable).
• Experience delivering high value energy infrastructure projects on behalf of both client and EPCM.

To Apply

Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.



If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps:

• Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date.

• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.