Construction Project Manager (M/W)

We are hiring a Construction Project Manager (PM) who will be fully responsible for construction of a large-scale renewable energy project, likely a large storage system, on a full-time employment. During the completion of the development of the project, until Financial Close, the Construction PM will provide technical and contractual support to the local Development team leading to the project design, and to the conclusion of an EPC contract for the implementation of the facility. The Construction PM is fully responsible for the achievement of the project’s agreed KPIs, including in relation to HSE, implementation schedule, cost and quality supported by internal and external specialist.  In this spirit, Neoen is looking for an experienced, process-driven professional with a strong ability to manage complex EPC contracts, proven (preferably also client side) expertise in Project Management, ability to work independently and efficiently, managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and leading a team of internal and external resources to achieve the project objectives, from the asset owner perspective. Previous experience with wind, solar and/or battery construction is essential and strong understanding the connection process (AEMO registration) could be instrumental. The position reports to Neoen’s Head of Construction - Australia and will involve regular travel to the facility during construction (subject to COVID restrictions). Key responsibilities during the Project implementation phases: construction, commissioning & closing The following list summarizes the main duties for the position during the Construction phase: Planning / preparation

• HSE, Community Relations, Heritage etc. management plans
• Risk & opportunity assessment and constant management
• Owner’s Engineer (OE) tender and engagement process lead, when applicable 
• Site access and traffic management plan- EPC logistic plan for equipment and services
• Project’s Stakeholders governance
• Reporting & communication
• Approval procedures
• QA/QC plan
• Project controls (costs, schedule, risks)
• Documentation management- AEMO registration and GPS compliance

• HSE Plan implementation (including Safety in Design, HAZCON, HAZOP etc. workshops) and enforcement
• Site mobilization
• Detailed design (by EPC) and review (coordinated with OE, when applicable)
• Day to Day construction management (coordination of stakeholders)
• EPC contract administration including management of EPC payment processes and upholding the owners’ rights at all times while managing compliance with obligations
• Management of change (variations, extension of time, claims, permitting)
• Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing with wider groups 

• HSE, development approval and connection agreements permitting and all other compliance items- Design review comments, change approvals- Quality Control of work achieved (inspections, quantity and quality surveys, corrective actions)
• Time schedule (detailed implementation schedule, critical path, gap analysis, corrective actions)- Financials (budget at completion, payment claims)
• Risk Analysis and mitigation
• Project reporting

• Completion of connection assets / handover of assets to TNSP / achievement of registration
• Testing and commissioning procedures- SCADA review, implementation and training of Neoen’s Operational Control Centre (24/7)
• Commissioning test plan (FAT, SAT, Practical Completion, Performance guarantees, Final Completion)

• Supervision of EPC’s Commissioning tests
• Expedition of corrective works
• Administration of contractual terms
• Construction closing including of defect and punch listing 
• Pre-Start up safety tests
• Completion of Hold Point testing and all testing required to achieve full production 

• Tests Documentation administration- Financials Controls (final payments, LDs assessments, claims closing)
• Final Risk Analysis and mitigation plan
• Compliance documentation (HSE O&M plan, as constructed drawings, construction & operation permitting change) 
• Complete handover to Asset Management team following Practical Completion- Ongoing monitoring and closing of punch list items during DLP (if contract is extended) 

• PPA Off-taker as applicable
• Lenders or their agents, Grantors
• EPC and other Contractors
• Regulatory Authorities including the AEMO and TNSP
• Technical Consultants 
• Neoen Development Project Manager
• Neoen Asset Manager 
• Owner’s Engineers
• Independent Certifier / Lender’s Technical Advisor