Key Responsibilities 1.
Project Planning Programming - Develop, maintain and update construction programs using MS Project or equivalent, updated daily/weekly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and manage detailed resource plans covering labour, plant, equipment, and materials in line with the program.
- Identify critical path activities and proactively manage program risks and slippage, escalating where required.
- Produce weekly progress reports for Operations Director and senior leadership covering schedule performance, cost status, risks, and critical issues.
- Coordinate design development and drawing issue schedules with EPC design partners, ensuring IFC documentation is available ahead of construction need dates.
2.
Cost Management Financial Performance - Track and manage all project costs against the approved budget across Tranex's code cost structure (direct labour, subcontracts, materials, plant, prelims, etc.).
- Produce accurate monthly Cost to Complete (C2C) forecasts, including earned value analysis and trend reporting.
- Manage project cash flow in conjunction with the Commercial Manager, ensuring milestone claims are submitted on time and recoveries are maximised.
- Identify and administer scope changes through formal variation processes, ensuring all changes are priced, approved, and reflected in the project budget.
- Achieve or exceed revenue and margin targets set for each project.
3.
Contract Administration - Administer head contracts and subcontracts in accordance with their terms, including notice obligations, RFI management, variation claims, and EOT submissions.
- Maintain thorough records of all contractual correspondence, meeting minutes, site instructions, and change events.
- Identify and manage latent conditions, design changes, and Superintendent decisions that carry commercial or program implications.
- Engage proactively with clients and Superintendents to resolve issues before they escalate to formal disputes.
- Ensure all necessary permits, approvals, ITPs, and hold-point sign-offs are obtained in advance of construction activities.
4.
Safety, Quality Compliance - Champion a proactive safety culture on all projects, leading by example and enforcing Tranex Power's WHS Management System.
- Conduct and/or oversee toolbox talks, site safety audits,



SWMS reviews, and incident investigations in accordance with Tranex procedures.
- Ensure all subcontractors and employees comply with site-specific safety requirements, relevant legislation, and client HSEQ standards.
- Oversee implementation of the Project Quality Plan, including ITP sign-off, NCR management, and punch-list closeout.
- Ensure AS/NZS standards, grid connection requirements, and relevant building codes are followed across all works.
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Subcontractor Supply Chain Management - Scope, procure, and manage specialist subcontractors including civil, structural, electrical, commissioning, and vegetation management.
- Review subcontractor programmes, resource mobilisation, and method statements to ensure alignment with the master program.
- Manage subcontractor performance, including attendance at regular progress meetings, issuance of notices where required, and assessment of progress claims.
- Coordinate materials procurement and logistics in conjunction with the project team to eliminate construction delays.
6.
Client Stakeholder Management - Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, Superintendent, and key project stakeholders throughout construction.
- Manage client expectations proactively, providing transparent updates on program, cost, and risk.
- Represent Tranex Power in project control group (PCG) meetings, site meetings, and regulatory interactions.
- Build and maintain productive client relationships that support repeat engagement and referrals.
7.
Reporting Administration - Generate and issue internal and external project reports as required by Tranex procedures and contract requirements.
- Maintain accurate project registers including drawing registers, RFI logs, variation logs, defect lists, and risk registers.
- Prepare project closeout documentation including as-built records, O M manuals, warranties, and handover packs.




- Manage project team timesheets, expense submissions, and on-site logistics (accommodation, rosters, vehicles).
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Leadership Team Development - Supervise and mentor site supervisors, foremen, and assistant project managers assigned to each project.
- Conduct regular one on ones and performance reviews for direct reports, identifying development needs and training opportunities.
- Contribute to a high-performance culture within the Operations team through professional conduct, knowledge sharing, and accountability.
Skills Competencies - Strong commercial acumen - ability to read and administer construction contracts (D C and construct-only) and identify commercial opportunities.
- Proficient in MS Project or equivalent scheduling software; competent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Sound financial literacy - understanding of job cost accounting, WIP, earned value, and cash flow management.
- Effective communicator with robust written and verbal skills - able to prepare clear correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
- Experienced negotiator with the ability to resolve disputes, manage difficult subcontractor relationships, and de-escalate client concerns.
- Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail - able to manage multiple workstreams concurrently under deadline pressure.
- Understanding of solar PV and BESS construction processes, equipment, and commissioning sequences (desirable).
- Familiarity with AS ********* (D C) or AS ********* contract frameworks (desirable).
Experience Qualifications - Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management, with at least 2 years on utility-scale solar, BESS, or energy infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from 5M to 50M in construction value.
- Proven track record of managing labour intensive, multi-subcontract construction projects.
- Trade qualification or engineering background (electrical, civil, or mechanical) is highly regarded.
- Project Management qualification (PMI, AIPM, or equivalent) desirable.
- White Card required; current A-Grade electrical licence advantageous.
- HV Switching or similar high-risk work authority advantageous.
- Full Australian driver's licence required.

📌 Project Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Pearson Carter
📍 Victoria