##### 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.
The role of the project manager will be to lead on the delivery of wind farms, solar farms, and battery energy storage projects. This will primarily involve taking projects through the pre-construction and construction phases, acting as the owner’s engineer. The majority of projects are located in Ireland, so they do require experience within the Irish/UK energy business.
Responsibilities
Manage renewable energy projects (primarily wind farms & solar farms) on behalf of clients.
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Manage energy storage grid stability projects (synchronous condensers & battery energy storage) on behalf of clients.
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Act as Owner’s Engineer/Project Manager.
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Manage project budgets and schedules, including use of MS Project or similar industry standard software.
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Assess, review, and report on project spend throughout the project.
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Maintain project risk registers, action trackers, change logs, etc.
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Manage the project team, typically including colleagues from across project management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, site engineering, and H&S safety departments.
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Carry out and maintain a strong understanding of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) or Principal Designer (PD) role.
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Prepare employer’s requirements and other technical documents for inclusion in construction contracts, including:
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Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)
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Solar EPC contract
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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contract
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Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts
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Manage planning condition discharge on behalf of clients.
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Support clients in obtaining relevant project consents, permits and licences such as CRU licences, road opening licences, felling licences, etc.
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Liaise with distribution and transmission system operators regarding grid connection contracts and delivery on behalf of clients.
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Negotiate construction contracts on behalf of clients, liaising with the client's project team and legal and financial advisors.
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Administer construction contracts, typically acting as FIDIC Engineer or Employer’s Representative, including:
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Reviewing contractors’ payment applications;
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Preparing contractual letters and notices;
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Assessing and determining claims;
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Instructing variations; and
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Reviewing applications for Take Over.
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Manage construction meetings both on site and remotely.
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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
For full detail on the role, please contact Sandra Brennan
