Project Manager - Construction - Renewables

**New full-time permanent position** * **Project Manager - Construction (Renewables) - Melbourne, VIC** A leading renewable energy business is looking for a Project Manager to oversee construction of a utility-scale renewable energy project. Joining a highly experienced and skilled team, you’ll be the owner’s eyes and ears, holding contractors to their commitments and keeping the project safe, on schedule, on budget and to spec. **What you’ll be doing** * Contract management across all functions of the project * Project controls, budget, cost and schedule tracking * Assessing claims and variations, and certifying progress payments * Managing interfaces between contractors to keep the program on track * Monitoring contractor safety, environmental and quality performance * Managing key stakeholders, including landowners and the network operator * Overseeing commissioning and a smooth handover to operations * Risk management, governance and clear reporting to the business **What you’ll bring** * Owner’s-side or EPC project management experience on utility-scale renewables * A degree in engineering, construction management or a related field * Strong contract administration and commercial instincts * Confidence assessing claims, variations and contractor performance * Solid project controls skills, including cost, schedule and risk tracking * Clear communication and the ability to build strong relationships with contractors, landowners and stakeholders