Position: Deputy Project Manager – Wind

Location: Melbourne

Type: Full Time

About The Company

Atmos Renewables is a leading Australian renewable energy company with ownership in over 1.9GW of operating and in-construction wind, solar and energy storage assets and a number of development projects across Australia.

Established in 2020 by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Atmos is dedicated to accelerating Australia’s clean energy transition through the development, construction, and operation of renewable generation and storage projects.

With a growing pipeline of projects, including onshore wind, solar, and battery storage, Atmos is committed to being the partner of choice for communities, landowners, and energy buyers. As a agile and lean organisation, we seek professionals who align with our company values and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

About The Role

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) for Wind Construction Projects acts as the second-in-charge (2IC) to the Project Manager and plays a key role in supporting the planning, execution and delivery of utility-scale wind energy projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

The role supports the Project Manager in managing day-to-day project delivery, coordinating contractors, consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring project objectives are achieved safely, on time and within budget. The Deputy Project Manager is expected to step in for the Project Manager where required and progressively assume ownership of key project workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

- Support the Project Manager in the delivery of a large and complex Wind project from procurement through construction, commissioning, Practical Completion and handover.
- Assist in managing project scope, budget, timeline and risks to support safe, on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Coordinate EPC contractors and consultants to support adherence to contracts and performance standards.
- Develop detailed project execution plans, risk registers, quality plans, documentation and communication strategies.
- Ensure all project activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities, local councils, communities and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance with permits and approvals.




- Act as delegate for the Project Manager when required.

Stakeholder & NSP Management

- Support the Project Manager in acting as the client-side representative and facilitating coordination between the Atmos delivery team, contractors and external partners.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, local council, landowners, regulatory bodies, grid operators, local communities, First Nations, and First Aid Services.
- Facilitate progress meetings, maintain action registers, provide project updates and support stakeholder management activities.
- Ensure seamless communication between project teams, executive leadership, and external parties.

Contract & Commercial Management

- Support the Project Manager in administering contractual obligations across EPC, NSP, OE, CIS, land lease and other project agreements.
- Assist in managing project financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
- Provide information to contract notices, variations, milestone payment claims and extension of time assessments.
- Identify opportunities for schedule optimisation and cost efficiencies while maintaining project quality and delivery objectives.

Project Coordination & Reporting

- Coordinate information to multidisciplinary teams, including finance, engineering, contracts, construction and HSE personnel, as required.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, governance papers and milestone updates for the Project Manager and senior leadership.
- Track project actions, risks, issues and decisions, ensuring timely escalation where required.

Risk, Quality & Safety Management

- Assist in identifying, evaluating and mitigating project risks associated with safety, environmental, financial and operational factors.
- Support the resolution of technical issues and monitor compliance with grid connection, regulatory and engineering requirements.





Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, contract administration and stakeholder management on large and complex construction projects.
- Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Contracts Administrator, Project Coordinator, Construction Manager or Deputy Project Manager within the renewable energy, infrastructure or construction sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to manage contractual risk.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Qualifications/proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g. PMP/PmBoK, Primavera).
- Proven experience supporting the delivery of utility-scale wind, solar, BESS or major infrastructure projects through construction and commissioning phases.
- Ability to step into the Project Manager role and assume delegated responsibilities when required.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Work Environment

- Combination of office-based work and regular site visits (WA).
- Office based flexible working (3 days in office, Melbourne)
- Ability to travel to project locations and work in outdoor construction environments.

Cultural & Personality Fit

- Dedicated, pragmatic, and consistently focused on delivering results with a strong commitment to execution.
- Proactive and eager to take initiative while addressing challenges effectively.
- Able to perform under pressure with limited support.
- Cooperative, respectful, and team-oriented, thriving in a streamlined, high-achieving and fast-paced environment. ?
- Able to travel to site as required.
- Working in line with Atmos’ core values of Integrity, Humility, Safety, and Courage.
- Able to drive complex discussions towards a desirable outcome.
- Able to convey ideas with clarity and brevity, using a courteous but compelling communication style.

Speak with our consultants

Sophie Nicholls

Senior Consultant

M: +61 439 276 928

E: ***email_hidden***

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