Develops, finances, builds and operates utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally.
Ensure all projects are built safely and in accordance with LSBP and HSE requirements of the relevant country, including Worksafe NZ• Manage all construction aspects of Renewable Energy projects from early works through to commissioning and completion. • Develop and foster strong working relationships with the New Zealand and Australian teams and at global level to support business development.• Construction reporting to internal and external stakeholders.• Delivery of best practice PM systems and controls.• Provide input into LSbp T&C team to select the optimum EPC and Network Service Provider (NSP) contractors from RFP to contractual negotiations and final selection.• Securing strong interaction between both business development and assets management departments.• Prepare budget and time schedule of the project and ensure the project is built in accordance with the same.• Ensure all projects comply with the requirements of the applicable permits and contracts.• Managing project handover from construction to operations ensuring early involvement
What You’ll do The Senior Project Manager will manage projects through the construction phase to completion in New Zealand.
Project Management experience in renewable energy plants connected to both MV and HV networks. Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry
It is desirable to have 10 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry, ideally from either an EPC, NSP or similar company to Lightsource bp• Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the renewable energy industry in New Zealand and as applicable from any Australian learnings.
Strong contract management skills.• Ability to lead and inspire teams. • Highly process and detail oriented. • Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude.• Ability to communicate and report clearly and effectively with good presentation skills. • Ability to work in team environment. • Proven management skills• Good IT skills and good programming skills.
Previous experience in the Renewable Energy sector & project management is essential.• Experience of managing construction of utility scale Renewable Energy projects, i.e., larger than 50MW.• Experience working for projects built by EPC Contractors who have built Renewable Energy projects across the globe will be preferred.• Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders. • Strong relationship with EPC’s and related contractors.• Strong relationship with NSP’s on different levels, design, and construction.
Construction related formal qualifications in project management• Ideally an engineering degree or related discipline as background.• Full driving license.
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be youWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsibleOur culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our Renewable Energy projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. Be recognizedAlongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspiredBeyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives. Our Core ValuesLightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/