Construction Project Manager

Renewable Energy Developer and Asset Owner

Permanent, Full Time About the Business

Sirius Energy have partnered with a global leader in independent renewable energy generation, managing several gigawatts of operational and under-construction wind, solar, and battery storage assets across Australia. Backed by world-class institutional capital, they maintain complete end-to-end capabilities spanning project development, construction, asset management, and dedicated operational oversight. Aiming to deliver an additional 10 GW by 2030, the business continues to deliver multi-billion-dollar energy infrastructure pipelines committed to safety and sustainability excellence.

Role Overview

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, this permanent position plays a key role in the successful delivery of a flagship utility-scale renewable energy project (major wind farm) from the final stages of development through construction, commissioning, and handover. Reporting directly to the Project Director and acting on behalf of the owner/developer, the Construction Project Manager will lead a collaborative delivery team to plan, execute, and control project activities ensuring safety, quality, commercial, environmental, and stakeholder objectives are achieved.

Key Accountabilities

- Project Delivery & Execution: Lead the project team in managing the delivery of power generation assets, including wind turbines, civil, and electrical infrastructure, while driving project performance against safety, program, cost, quality, and technical targets.
- Commissioning & Handover: Oversee commissioning, testing, energisation, completion, and seamless handover to the internal asset management team.
- Contractor & Consultant Management: Act as the main interface for contractors, consultants, Owners' Engineers, and network service providers,



managing contractual obligations, variations, claims, and delivery issues to achieve best-for-project outcomes.
- Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain project registers, reporting tools, and management systems while identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
- HSEQ & Stakeholder Oversight: Champion a strong safety culture, ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements, and manage key relationships with landowners, communities, and external stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Electrical preferred, Civil or Mechanical also considered).
- 5–10 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, or power generation projects.
- Proven track record managing contractors, consultants, Owners' Engineers, network service providers, and major project stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project delivery principles, contract administration, construction management, and project controls.
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance, with a collaborative leadership mindset.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a quick-paced environment.

How to Apply This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-growth, globally backed energy developer and play a vital role in delivering a major renewable energy infrastructure asset in South Australia.

By joining an established leader with proven capital delivery, you will lead a high-performing project team and share directly in the success of Australia’s ongoing energy transition.

To register your interest or have a confidential discussion, feel free to apply or reach out to me directly on *@siriusenergy.com.au and I'd be happy to discuss the role in further detail.

📌 Construction Project Manager - Wind Farm (Adelaide)
🏢 Sirius People
📍 Adelaide