PROJECT MANAGER: WINDFARM, SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE
An opportunity has opened up for an experienced Senior Project Manager within onshore and offshore wind development projects in the Irish and UK energy sectors.
Responsibilities:
* Manage renewable energy projects (primarily wind farms & solar farms) on behalf of clients.
* Manage energy storage grid stability projects (synchronous condensers & battery energy storage) on behalf of clients.
* Act as Owner's Engineer/Project Manager.
* Manage project budgets and schedules, including use of MS Project or similar industry standard software.
* Assess, review, and report on project spend throughout the project.
* Maintain project risk registers, action trackers, change logs, etc.
* Manage the project team, typically including colleagues from across project management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, site engineering, and H&S safety departments.
* Carry out and maintain a strong understanding of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) or Principal Designer (PD) role.
* Prepare employer's requirements and other technical documents for inclusion in construction contracts, including:
o Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)
o Solar EPC contract
o Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contract
o Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts
* Manage planning condition discharge on behalf of clients.
* Support clients in obtaining relevant project consents, permits and licences such as CRU licences, road opening licences, felling licences, etc.
* Liaise with distribution and transmission system operators regarding grid connection contracts and delivery on behalf of clients.
* Negotiate construction contracts on behalf of clients, liaising with the client's project team and legal and financial advisors.
* Administer construction contracts, typically acting as FIDIC Engineer or Employer's Representative, including:
o Reviewing contractors' payment applications;
o Preparing contractual letters and notices;
o Assessing and determining claims;
o Instructing variations; and
o Reviewing applications for Take Over.
* Manage construction meetings both on site and remotely.
* Manage construction interfaces between contractors and other project stakeholders
Additional Requirements for Senior PM Role:
* Minimum 10 years experience in PM role
* Legally entitled to work in Ireland
* Strong understanding of renewable energy, energy storage and/or grid stability projects
* Strong understanding of construction contract administration, especially FIDIC
* Experience managing people