Project Manager – Distributed BESS

Our Company

AGP Sustainable Real Assets (AGP) is a global asset management group, investing in, developing and operating sustainable infrastructure.

AGP focuses on deploying capital into Platforms, Businesses and Assets focused around three investment themes: Energy, Digital and Real Estate.

AGP’s head office is in Singapore with operations in Australia, UK, Europe, US and India; a rapidly expanding organisation with over 700 employees.

Each AGP platform, business and asset is to be measured and monitored against the positive contribution they make to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and how they contribute to a net zero GHG emissions future.

Among its various investment platforms, AGP has established AMPYR Energy (AMPYR) which develops, owns and operates renewable energy assets around the world. AMPYR Australia is AMPYR’s Australian business.

AMPYR Australia:

• Is constructing the 300 MW / 600 MWh Bulabul 1 BESS project along with a rapidly growing pipeline of more than 2, 500 MW of utility energy storage projects.
• Owns a 23MW portfolio of C&I solar assets across 130+ sites and is developing a 300MW portfolio of distributed BESS assets (AMPYR Distributed Energy or ADE), comprising 60 x 5MW battery sites with all sites planned for deployment by mid-2028.

AMPYR is committed to conducting its business consistent with its values and expects team members to be aligned with the AMPYR values of Innovation, Empowerment, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

Project Planning, Execution and Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for assigned distributed BESS projects, owning scope, schedule, cost and quality outcomes from development through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, critical-path schedules and resource plans, ensuring alignment with ADE’s portfolio delivery strategy and investment milestones.
• Establish and run a standardised, repeatable delivery model for ADE’s 5MW sites . Including common scopes, templates, BOP packages, schedules and controls and manage delivery across multiple concurrent sites to meet the portfolio’s contracted offtake milestone commitments and energisation dates.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts and cash-flow projections, identifying variances early and implementing corrective actions to protect commercial outcomes.
• Drive project risk management including identification, assessment, mitigation planning and regular review through project risk registers and governance forums.
• Lead and mentor the project team including project coordinators and project engineers, setting clear accountabilities and maintaining a high-performance delivery culture.
• Lead HSSE in design and construction, embedding safety-in-design, contractor WHS management and incident prevention across all site activities in accordance with ADE’s HSSE framework.

Contractor, Procurement and Stakeholder Management

• Manage BOP contractors, OEMs, subcontractors and service providers across the project lifecycle, including contract negotiation support, performance management, progress tracking and commercial administration.
• Lead procurement activities for assigned projects including scope definition, RFQ preparation, tender evaluation, supplier selection recommendations and purchase order management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across delivery, finance, procurement, legal and leadership, ensuring timely decisions and clear escalation pathways.
• Manage external stakeholder interfaces including landowners, DNSPs, local councils, utilities and regulatory authorities to secure approvals and maintain project access and compliance.

Commissioning, Handover and Compliance

• Own the commissioning and handover process for each project, ensuring all technical, contractual and regulatory requirements are satisfied prior to operational acceptance.
• Manage the delivery interface with Origination and Development at project handover (FID) and with Asset Management at COD, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, design intent and operational requirements transfer cleanly between functions.
• Manage connection approval processes and coordinate with DNSPs, AEMO and relevant authorities to achieve energisation and registration milestones on schedule.
• Ensure all project documentation including contracts, permits, design packages, as-built records, O&M manuals and handover packs are complete and meet ADE’s standards.
• Drive defect identification and rectification through construction and commissioning phases, managing punch-lists and warranty processes to achieve timely close-out.
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with all applicable legislation, codes of practice, safety standards and contractual obligations.

Reporting, Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Deliver accurate and timely project reporting including progress, cost, risk and schedule updates to the Delivery Director and project governance forums.
• Establish and maintain project controls and governance processes for assigned projects, including change control, variation management and stage-gate reviews.
• Lead post-project reviews and lessons-learned processes, embedding findings into ADE’s project management framework and delivery standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes, tools and templates, leveraging data, automation and best practice to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management, project engineering or project delivery within BESS, solar, renewable energy or infrastructure sectors, with at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Proven track record of managing projects through the full lifecycle including development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of Australian energy market frameworks, including DNSP connection processes, NER requirements, AEMO registration and relevant electrical safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC and construction contracts, including contractor performance management, variations, claims and commercial administration.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Procore or similar platforms.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flows and commercial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across technical and commercial teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.

Desireable

• Direct experience delivering BESS or battery energy storage projects, including construction management and commissioning oversight.
• Experience managing multi-site or portfolio-scale delivery programs across distributed energy assets.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• CPEng, National Engineering Register (NER) and/or state-based professional engineering registration.

Behavioural Competencies

• A high level of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement in commercial and stakeholder matters.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and compliance across all project activities.
• Clear, confident and credible communication with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity under pressure.
• A results-driven, hands-on leadership style suited to a fast-paced, growth-stage platform.

We Offer

• Prime Sydney CBD location with hybrid/flexible working environment.
• Competitive remuneration and performance-linked bonus potential.
• Growth opportunities within an international and dynamic organisation.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The successful candidate will be expected to perform other job- related tasks as needed by the business.