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.

5. 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 in office logistics (accommodation, rosters, vehicles).

8. 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 strong 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 4902-2000 (D&C;) or AS 2124-1992 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.

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📌 Senior Project Manager – Solar & Energy Infra (5–50M) (Melbourne)
🏢 Pearson Carter
📍 Melbourne