Site Manager - Tomago, NSW (2 Year Contract) BESS

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Job Description

Fluence is seeking a passionate Site Manager for a 2-year contract in Tomago, NSW, to lead the construction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role involves overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring project completion on time and within budget, managing risks, and maintaining high health and safety standards. The Site Manager will report to the Snr Construction Manager/Director of Construction and work closely with project teams and clients to deliver successful BESS installations.
Must have:
  • Lead construction of BESS Projects to achieve successful completion.
  • Achieve on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Reduce project risks and avoid incidents.
  • Provide leadership and guidance in construction planning.
  • Coordinate all on-site construction activities related to BESS installation.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Familiarise with Fluence’s core BESS equipment documentation.
  • Work with client teams and meet contractual obligations.
  • Oversee site staff, principal contractors, and sub-contractors.
  • Evaluate construction methods for cost-effectiveness.
  • Experience managing High Voltage Electrical Projects (>$200M).
  • Previous BESS, Power station, Switchyard, or Transmission Line project experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven interpersonal skills and team development attitude.
Perks:
  • Mobile phone allowance for staying connected with ease
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering support for both personal and professional growth
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to nurture your success and personal growth

Job Details

About Fluence:

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

An industry leading energy storage technology company requires a driven, passionate Site Manager who is committed to transform the way we power our world and accelerate a sustainable energy future and help deliver one of the largest portfolios of contracted energy storage in the world.

The role of the Site Manager is to lead the construction of BESS Projects to achieve successful completion meeting or exceeding the expectations of all stakeholders. The Site Manager is responsible for achieving on-time and on-budget delivery, reducing project risks, avoiding incidents or accidents, and proactively working on-site on one or more projects.

This position reports directly to Fluence Snr Construction Manager/Director of Construction.

This position is a 2-year contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and guidance in construction planning to the site team, interfacing and working with the project site teams to minimize risk and maximize business performance.
  • Co-ordinate all on-site construction activities related to BESS installation, including planning; Site mobilisation; Bulk earthworks; Detailed Civil works; Inground earthing; Mechanical Installation of equipment and electrical cabling works and pre-commissioning works and punch list close-out.
  • Work closely with the FLUENCE Project Manager and provide daily feedback on Construction progress and weekly reports.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental standards and procedures. Actively lead the site teams to promote and develop a strong Health and Safety culture from project conception to final completion.
  • Study all internal product documentation to familiarise with Fluence’s core BESS equipment including all manuals and internal procedures.
  • Work with the client teams and meet contractual obligations, communicate regularly with internal project, safety, engineering, commissioning and business administration personnel.
  • Oversee FLUENCE site staff, Principal contractors, sub-contractors to ensure safety, quality and schedule are met.
  • Evaluate construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans, implementing changes to ensure this.
  • Respond to specific conditions on site, e.g. schedule delays, emergencies or other problems.
  • Be available to work a flexible roster and provide site coverage as required by the project.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience managing similar High Voltage Electrical Projects in excess $200million. Previous BESS experience or Power station, Switchyard, or Transmission Line projects connecting to Australian grid.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications including, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other basic computer skills.
  • Excellent Proficient verbal and written communication skills are required for this role.
  • The successful applicant should be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be able to problem-solve with proven practical and engineered solutions
  • Proven interpersonal skills are essential, with a strong attitude to promote and develop a growing team.

Why join Fluence:

  • Mobile phone allowance for staying connected with ease
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering support for both personal and professional growth
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to nurture your success and personal growth

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

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