Project Manager, Energy Deployment

What to Expect

Due to continued growth in our Utility Scale Energy business, we are seeking a motivated and aspiring Project Manager to help deliver a large pipeline of Projects, both in Victoria 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 and interface with internal & external stakeholders for all phases of projects including design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Understand and manage the grid connection agreement during design, construction and testing phases.
• 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, liaise with the Business Operations 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

• Engineering degree (Electrical Preferred), Tertiary qualifications or relevant work experience
• Max five (5) years of experience out of those 2-3 years experience managing technical aspects of projects. Candidates currently working in project engineering, project technical coordination and site engineering aspiring to further career in Project Management are encouraged to apply
• Experience delivering registered generators in the NEM desirable
• Experience in delivering projects in Renewable energy , Power distribution or Utilities
• PMP/PMC certification preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly local travel but occasionally international travel will be required)
• Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, and the bid process
• Ability to manage field construction activities and resources
• Basic knowledge of Electrical infrastructure
• Ability to manage several projects and prioritise
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work cross functionally with engineering, business development, and construction personnel
• A real team player with Experience managing matrixed project teams
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.