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OverviewThe Australian Construction team is hiring a Construction Project Manager (PM) who will be fully responsible for the construction of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project that has just commenced construction in Western Australia, on a full-time basis. The Construction PM will provide technical and contractual support to the local Development team to achieve Financial Close. The Construction PM is fully responsible for achieving the projects agreed KPIs, including HSE, implementation schedule, cost and quality. Neoen seeks an experienced, process-driven professional with strong ability to manage EPC contracts, some client-side project management experience, the ability to work independently and efficiently, and the capacity to lead a team of internal and external resources to achieve project objectives from the asset owner perspective. Previous experience with BESS and/or wind farm delivery is essential, with an understanding of the grid connection process and approvals. The position is based in Perth, reports to Neoens Head of Construction - Australia, and will involve regular travel to the facility near Perths CBD.Key responsibilities during the Project implementation phases: Construction, commissioning & closingThe following list summarizes the main duties for the position during the Construction phase:Planning / preparationHSE, Community Relations, Heritage management plans (if not completed yet)Risk & opportunity re-assessments and constant management Owners Engineer (OE) managementEPC logistics plan for equipment and servicesProject governance, reporting & communication with stakeholdersEnvironmental approval, secondary permit and management plan complianceQA/QC plan project controls (costs, schedule, risks)Documentation managementApproval to Energise / Approval to Commission processes with support from grid-expertsExecutionHSE Plan implementation (Safety in Design, HAZCON, HAZOP, etc.) and enforcement, environmental approval and management plan complianceDetailed 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 owners rights while ensuring complianceManagement of change (variations, extension of time, claims, permitting) with continuous improvement and knowledge sharingControlHSE, development approval and connection agreements permitting and other compliance itemsDesign review comments, change approvalsQuality control of work (inspections, quantity and quality surveys, corrective actions)Time schedule management (detailed implementation schedule, critical path, gap analysis, corrective actions)Financials (budget at completion, payment claims)Risk analysis and mitigationProject reportingKey responsibilities during the Commissioning and Project Closing phasePlanning / preparationCompletion of connection assets / handover of assets to TNSP / achievement of load/generator registrationTesting and commissioning proceduresSCADA review, implementation and training of Neoens Operational Control Centre (24/7)Commissioning test plan (FAT, SAT, Practical Completion, Performance guarantees, Final Completion)ExecutionSupervision of EPCs works including commissioning testsExpedition of corrective worksAdministration of contractual termsConstruction closing including defect and punch listingPre-Start up safety testsCompletion of Hold Point testing and all testing required to achieve full productionControlTests documentation administrationFinancial controls (payments, LDs assessments, claims closing)Final risk analysis and mitigation planCompliance documentation (HSE O&M plan, as-constructed drawings, construction & operation permitting changes)Complete handover to Asset Management team following Practical CompletionOngoing monitoring and closing of punch list items during DLP (if contract is extended)Key Stakeholders relationshipsPPA / Off-taker as applicableLenders or their agentsEPC and other ContractorsRegulatory Authorities including the AEMO and TNSPTechnical ConsultantsNeoen Development Project ManagerNeoen Asset ManagerOwners EngineersIndependent Certifier / Lenders Technical AdvisorRequired skills and experienceIndustrial project engineering background (process / civil / mechanical / electrical / utilities / environment)Minimum of 6 years relevant experienceExperience in large power projects is essential (> 200 M$)Successful experience in large EPC contract management in the regionSplit contract experience is advantageous given project sizeTechnical expertise in renewable energy plants and equipment (battery, wind and/or solar) and associated electrical equipmentUnderstanding and experience of management of connection proceduresPast implementation of HSE and QA/QC procedures during project constructionProject management controls (budgeting, cost controls, work progress schedule, QA/QC controls)Procurement / contract negotiation skillsHAZID, HAZCON, HAZOPS implementation experienceManagement of Change proceduresStrong leadership, communication and negotiation skillsAutonomy ability to work independently to minimum standards set by Neoen managementExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage local constraints (community, landowners, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr