Freo Group Pty Ltd
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Freo Group is looking to fill the position of Project Manager to manage one of our major contracts based in our Orange office and working on the Uungula Wind Farm project.
Freo Group is the foremost provider of crane hire services and project material logistics management in Australia. The company provides crane hire, heavy lift, project logistics management, oversize transport, materials handling, warehousing and storage with support bases located across Australia.
Project Manager - Renewables
Freo Group is looking to fill the position of Project Manager to manage one of our major contracts based in Orange on Uungula Wind Farm project and also based in Central Qld, on the Boulder Creek Wind Farm.
The incumbent will be required to carry out the following four key functions:
- Profitability: to ensuring that works on the project are carried out in accordance with the budget, and reporting requirements
- Quality & Safety: assist with the implementation and maintenance of an effective Quality & OHS management system consistent with legislative requirements and company policies.
- Customer Service: liaise closely with the client to ensure that projects are performed in a compliant, honest and professional manner to achieve overall customer satisfaction
- Employee Relations: manage a team of crane operators, riggers, and subcontractors to ensure that our clients are provided with quality(superior) workmanship at a reasonable(acceptable) cost while upholding company's (core) values and culture.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent combination of technical qualifications and relevant industry experience
- Project Management certification desired
Skills and Experience:
- 5 or more years’ Project Management experience in Construction. Wind industry and Crane industry experience desired
- Training in Contract Management or Project Management
- Must have experience in managing $20m + projects
- Experience leading, developing and managing teams
- Contract and commercial management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage budgets and timelines
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Solid knowledge of safety and compliance standards
- Safety first approach
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors.
- Demonstrated sound written and oral communication skills including report writing
- Computer skills including MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and MS Project
- Oracle P6 experience
- Ensure construction work is carried out within budget, timelines, and quality standards
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and provide regular training to workers
- Manage and lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction to all staff involved in the project
What's on Offer
- Long-term contract with opportunity for future projects
- Travel and accommodation covered for site visits if not local
If you would like to apply for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume using the links.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
