Project Manager, Utility-Scale BESS

About the role

Trina Storage is looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Australia. The role covers project execution, contract and commercial coordination, schedule and cost control, risk management, stakeholder coordination and project reporting, from contract handover through to handover. It works closely with customers, EPC contractors, consultants, network service providers, subcontractors and internal engineering, supply chain, commissioning, commercial, legal and service teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned utility-scale BESS projects from contract handover through design coordination, manufacturing, logistics, commissioning coordination, performance testing and handover.
• Maintain project execution plans, schedules, action trackers, risk registers, responsibility matrices and regular project reports.
• Coordinate internal and external project meetings, follow up key actions and escalate risks or issues to the Senior Project Manager where required.
• Support contract and commercial management, including milestone tracking, payment requirements, change management, formal notices, delay events and project records.
• Monitor progress, cost, deliverables, critical path, risks and dependencies, and support recovery actions.
• Coordinate technical and design interfaces across batteries, PCS/inverters, MV systems, PPC, EMS, SCADA, communications and commissioning.
• Work with customers, EPC contractors, consultants, vendors and internal teams so requirements and deliverables are tracked and closed.
• Coordinate manufacturing progress, FAT activities, logistics, site readiness, commissioning planning and handover documentation.
• Support grid connection and compliance coordination, including GPS, R1/R2 studies, AEMO/NSP hold points and testing requirements.
• Maintain clear customer and stakeholder communication while protecting schedule, quality, contractual requirements and commercial position.
• Travel to project sites and supplier facilities when required.

Required profile

• Experience in utility-scale BESS, solar PV, wind, substations or grid-connected infrastructure projects in Australia.
• Exposure to construction, energization, commissioning, grid compliance and handover activities.
• Knowledge of AEMO, NSP/TNSP requirements, generator registration or R1/R2 hold-point testing.
• Highly regarded: Mandarin capability or experience coordinating with China-based engineering, manufacturing or product teams.

Required skills

• Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, SharePoint, Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat or document-control systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to support landmark utility-scale energy storage projects across Australia.
• Exposure to the full BESS project lifecycle.
• Collaboration with local and global engineering, product and manufacturing teams.
• A fast-growing international platform with opportunities to develop project delivery capability.
• Long-term career development within a global renewable energy organization.