Community

Home >

Jobs >

Project Manager, Utility Storage

Queensland, Australia (On-site)

Project Manager, Utility Storage

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Facilities Management • Undisclosed

About the job

1 skill required for this role

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

communication

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Project Manager for Utility Scale Energy projects in Queensland and APAC. Responsibilities include safe and compliant engineering, design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale storage projects, managing EPC subcontractors, grid connection agreements, internal/external stakeholders, and ensuring project success within time, quality, and cost constraints. The role demands experience in managing energy infrastructure projects, strong problem-solving skills, and a high-energy approach. Reporting on project status and risk is also a key responsibility.

Must have:

5+ years project management experience
Experience delivering registered generators in NEM
Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil or Electrical)
Manage EPC subcontractors
Grid connection agreement management
Stakeholder management
Project budget & schedule management
Risk reporting
CAD skills
Construction contract knowledge

Good to have:

PMP/PMC certification
Renewables experience
Understanding of TNSP and AEMO requirements
Commercial electrical systems knowledge

Perks:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Parental leave
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Novated Leasing
Well-being Fund
Bike to work
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

What to Expect

Due to continued growth in our Utility Scale Energy business, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to help deliver a large pipeline of Projects, both in Queensland and around the wider APAC region.

The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the safe and compliant engineering, design, construction and commissioning of Utility scale storage projects assigned to them within Tesla deployment portfolio within time, quality and cost constraints, including a high-quality hand over to the Tesla Service team.

The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience managing energy infrastructure projects; demonstrates initiative, clear-headed problem solving, and mastery of the tactical detail for each project.

Finally, you’ll bring high energy and an optimistic approach towards driving each project to completion, within a dynamic team and business environment.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for project ownership and execution, which requires understanding/managing the scope and schedule and keeping all parties in sync.
Overall management of EPC sub-contractors for all phases of construction of projects including design, construction, commissioning and completion
Understand and manage the grid connection agreement during construction and testing phases
Interface with and manage internal and external stakeholders, from contracting stage through execution and handover to Service
Identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts and rules of conduct
Where relevant, support the finance team and supply information to ensure Tesla’s overall compliance with the internal agreements and targets
Ensure all works of Tesla employees and contractors are carried out in a safe, high quality, efficient manner in the spirit of continuous improvement
Adhere to contractual conditions to ensure compliance and Tesla’s subsequent compliance with upstream agreements
Prepare regular reports on project status and risk

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor in Engineering (Civil or Electrical Preferred)
5+ years of end to end project management experience
Experience delivering registered generators in the NEM
Experience in renewables desirable
PMP/PMC certification preferred
CAD skills required
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly local travel but occassionally international travel will be required)
Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, and the bid process
Ability to manage field construction activities and labor
Basic knowledge of commercial electrical systems
Understanding of TNSP and AEMO requirements
Ability to manage multiple budgets and schedules
Highly motivated self-starter, able to critically think through problems that arise
Ability to work cross functionally with engineering, business development, and construction personnel.
Experience managing matrixed project teams
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Novated Leasing (AU only)
Well-being Fund – An annual allowance for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

View Full Job Description

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%