Construction Project Manager
Description
Job Description
Job TitleConstruction Project Manager
Reporting toProject Director
LocationFlexible, but Queensland based preferred, with the expectation of a minimum of one week per month will be based on site.
HoursFull-time, Contract Period 2 years
The Position
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery and completion of the construction phase of a large complex wind farm project in Central Queensland. The role will work within the RES Construction Management team, on behalf of project owners.
The role will involve oversight of the project contractors for Principal and related works, management of owners engineer, management of project compliance, cost control and ensuring compliance with the construction contracts, RES management systems, health and safety guidelines and legislation, and all project obligations. The Construction Project Manager will also ensure efficient handover of project to the RES asset management team at completion.
Key Accountabilities
- Active promotion and demonstrable achievement of company safety leadership and sustainability objectives.
- Lead on the delivery of the project through to full Operations and take personal responsibility for delivering the project.
- Inspire the RES site team to work collaboratively and drive the team to the best for project outcomes.
- Manage all contractual obligations and processes the project construction contracts, including HSQE, milestones, programming, project controls, variations, performance guarantees, completion testing and handover to generation.
- Management and qualification of construction risks and escalation where necessary.
- Responsible for ensuring project compliance for investors and RES staff with RES Health, Safety, Quality and Environment procedures and relevant H&S legislation.
- Manage and report regularly to project Owners on weekly / monthly progress, key risks, mitigation options, commercial and technical strategies, technical issues and key completion milestone events.
- Manage the construction budget, construction costs, certification and forecasting monthly cost to completion including contingency management.
- Manage the work of the external Owners Engineer, on behalf of the Principal.
- Work to ensure a smooth transition of the project into operational asset management, including startup of O&M, securing warranties, testing, monitoring, validation and Defect Liabilities.
- Ensure that investor requirements are clearly understood and met.
- Act as an exemplary role model to encourage the avoidance of risk-taking behaviors across the business and provide the personal commitment never to “risk it”.
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