Project Manager

Job Description:

The Project Manager will be based in Manly, NSW. In this position, you will report to the Director, Operations. The primary goal is to successfully deliver Projects on time, at contracted margin, and to the customer’s satisfaction. The PM ensures that Nextpower’s products and service out-perform customer expectations and are of the highest quality possible. The PM develops customer loyalty by optimizing the product and services to the customer’s needs and providing great technical support services to the customer. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Responsible for your own safety, and shared responsibility for the safety of all Nextpower staff, contractors and visitors to your project sites. A good understanding of WHS principles and safety management is required
• Read, understand and comply with Nextpower and Flex company policies and procedures as outlined from time to time.
• Responsible for managing groups of Projects from PO to Commissioning and taking ownership of all aspects of these Projects.
• Provides technical support for Nextpower customers, ensuring a best in class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to the customer
• Develop and maintain technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and associated tools
• Ensure a strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer issues
• Oversee the safety and daily project work flow of the Technical Adviser(s) and Commissioning Teams assigned to the site.
• Coordinate the ordering of tools for the Projects and ensuring availability of tools and training for the Projects
• Manage Project P&L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cashflow and cost management
• Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, including driving resolution to quality issues by Non-Conformance Report and Construction Deviation Report processes
• Coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of all products needed from PO to delivery, liaising with Design Engineering, Supply, Logistics, freight forwarders and the customers.
• Establish, measure and report key performance indicators for customer care to drive behavior and performance
• Play a key role in cross-functional product teams, providing recommendations based on systems integration expertise and customer needs assessment and feedback
• Supports product development, sales, and marketing as requested
• Internal customer voice, an advocate for the customer within Nextpower

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• A good understanding of Australian WHS regulations, especially regarding the construction industry
• Strong project management skills and qualifications
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in supply chain procurement and logistics
• Experience in and talent for dealing with customer support and O&M issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Extensive travel required
• Australian residency

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Passion for solar or renewable energy
• Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications
• Hands-on experience with photovoltaic tracking solar systems a plus
• PM experience gained in energy, construction, mining, oil & gas fields.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.