Construction Manager – Australia in Sydney

EDP Australia is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP APAC is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

This role reports to the Head of E&C Australia and supports the full delivery cycle of EDP Renewables' Australian solar, wind and battery storage projects: from Investment Memo and/or start of EPC tender up to the handover to Operations & Maintenance, while supporting all the activities in between (pre-construction, construction, commissioning). The role helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, on target in terms of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality, in accordance with the Company Business Plan and E&C Department requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of E&C Australia across pre-FID and early-development phases of solar, wind and BESS projects, including CAPEX estimation, benchmarking and risk allowances.
• Work with Engineering to optimise design and analyse potential solutions to reduce CAPEX while maintaining overall project quality.
• Contribute construction input to investment decisions and constructability reviews.
• Support EOI/RFP evaluation, technical leadership during tendering, and bid evaluation and negotiation.
• Coordinate effective handover from Development/Engineering into Construction.
• Support full accountability for HSE, Quality, Cost and Schedule across active construction sites.
• Maintain and update Construction Management Plans and portfolio-wide schedules (e.g. MS Project).
• Monitor and control budget, schedule and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support contractor performance management, claims and compliance.
• Coordinate interfaces across EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support change order review and approval with strict governance.
• Provide construction management coverage across the portfolio as priorities shift between projects.
• Support commissioning and operational testing activities.
• Track punch list closure and compliance verification.
• Support contractor close-out and Take Over Certificates.
• Support handover of projects to Operations & Maintenance.
• Manage relationships with internal engineering, procurement, legal and finance teams.
• Manage relationships with external EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, lenders and consultants.
• Ensure structured communication and reporting across the portfolio.
• Support technical due diligence for new project acquisitions and FID processes.
• Provide construction feedback to engineering and design to reduce delivery risk.
• Support design and constructability optimisation.
• Support development of construction standards and best practices across the Australian portfolio.
• Capture and apply lessons learned across projects.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards across all supported projects.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 and above years of experience managing utility-scale renewable energy (solar, wind and/or BESS) construction projects.
• Strong Excel / data analysis skills.
• Driving license is mandatory.
• Travelling often (regular travel to project sites mainly across NSW and QLD).
• Experience managing EPC contractor relationships.
• Solar, Wind and Battery Storage electrical infrastructure design & construction background, standards.
• Familiarity with the Australian energy market and regulatory framework (AEMO, NSW/QLD/WA TSOs, state planning and development approval processes).
• Understanding of typical EPC contract structures and clauses in the Australian market.
• Project Management & business orientation covering the whole value chain from different perspectives is preferred.
• Management and Reporting tools (Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Outlook…).
• User level of any of the following engineering software: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PVCase, PVSyst, Global Mapper, ...
• Experience with monitoring tools and planning & control methodologies is a plus.

When you join EDP APAC, you will have access to professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions, recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering.

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.