The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams to provide project and design management services to the clients in the Energy & Power market. Your role expectation is to oversee project teams and deliver consultancy engineering services for clients in the Renewable Generation sector. You will manage project and design management including but not limited to HV Elec, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines. You will manage a project team across the APAC region and in our Global Delivery Centres
Lead multi-discipline Owners Engineer projects in the Renewable Energy sector, with a focus on Solar, Wind, and BESS projects across Queensland and New South Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive safety culture and implement QA procedures on major projects
- Manage commercial aspects, including contracts, timelines, costs, and change management
- Oversee project governance, financial performance, and technical compliance
- Lead design and multi-disciplinary teams through all project phases
- Participate in business development, proposal creation, and client relationship management
- Mentor junior Project Managers and provide governance for a project portfolio
- Act as an Owners Engineer or client representative when required
Required Experience and Skills:
- Proven track record in leading Solar, Wind, and/or BESS projects from bid to completion
- Strong leadership skills in managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Expertise in project delivery frameworks within the Renewable Energy Market
- Proficiency in HSE requirements and ability to lead safety for both internal and contractor teams
- Excellent commercial acumen and client relationship management skills
- Adaptability across various project phases, from engineering to commissioning
Additional Expectations:
- Foster diversity, inclusion, and Jacobs' Culture of Caring
- Collaborate with integrated delivery teams to optimize resource utilization
- Support mentoring initiatives and troubleshoot challenging projects
- Demonstrate versatility across technology sectors and service offerings
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. Accessibility Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format). Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Please note:If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
