Director of Construction

Potentia Renewables Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Potentia Renewables Inc. is seeking a Director of Construction to lead the safe, on-time delivery of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects from notice to proceed through commissioning and handover to Operations.

The role oversees construction execution, contractor performance, site safety, and cost/schedule control across a multi-project portfolio, reporting to the VP of Engineering and Construction; regular travel to project sites across North America is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience with utility-scale renewable energy preferred.
• Proven track record delivering multiple projects on schedule and on budget through commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracting, project controls, and construction health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead distributed site teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution for a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, from notice to proceed through commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Develop and own project execution plans, construction schedules, and site logistics in coordination with the development, engineering, PMO and procurement teams.
• Establish and enforce site quality assurance, schedule and commissioning standards across all active sites.
• Drive timely resolution of field issues, RFIs, and design changes to keep projects on schedule.
• Drive consistency in construction standards, documentation, and reporting across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

NetSuite

ERP systems

Document management platforms

Excel

Job description

Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) is a Canadian renewable energy developer, owner, asset manager and operator, headquartered in Toronto. Potentia owns or manages over 2,000 MW across more than 800 solar and wind projects in operation, under construction or under development. Wholly owned by Power Sustainable Capital Inc., an affiliate of Power Corporation of Canada, Potentia combines an entrepreneurial operating model with the backing of a long-term institutional investor.

Position Title

Director of Construction

Location

Flexible (regular travel to project sites required)

Department

Engineering and Construction

Reporting Relationships

The Director of Construction reports to the Vice President, Engineering and Construction. Internal and third-party construction and site managers report to the Director of Construction.

Accountabilities and Key Functions

The Director of Construction is responsible for the safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of Potentia’s utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects — from notice to proceed through mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover to Operations. The role owns construction execution, contractor performance, site safety, and cost and schedule control across a multi-project portfolio.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead construction execution for a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, from notice to proceed through commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Develop and own project execution plans, construction schedules, and site logistics in coordination with the development, engineering, PMO and procurement teams.
• Establish and enforce site quality assurance, schedule and commissioning standards across all active sites.
• Drive timely resolution of field issues, RFIs, and design changes to keep projects on schedule.
• Drive consistency in construction standards, documentation, and reporting across the portfolio.

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Champion Potentia’s corporate safety culture and ensure all site activities comply with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations and Potentia standards.
• Oversee contractor safety programs, site audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental permits, conditions, and mitigation measures are met throughout construction.

Contractor, Contract & Procurement Management

• Manage contractors and equipment suppliers to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Support the negotiation and administration of construction and supply contracts, including change orders, claims, and milestone payments.
• Review and approve contractor drawdown certifications and progress claims in coordination with project management, project controls and finance.

Budget, Schedule & Cost Control

• Own construction budgets, forecasts, and contingency management across the portfolio.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide accurate progress reporting and cash-flow inputs to project controls, finance, and lenders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of construction and site managers, setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Report construction status, risks, and key decisions to executive leadership and project stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent site-based experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience, with utility-scale renewable energy (solar, wind, and/or battery storage) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record delivering multiple concurrent projects on schedule and on budget through commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracting, project controls, and construction health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead distributed site teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across North America.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project-management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Experience with cost-control and ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and document-management platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Professional certification (PMP, P.Eng., Gold Seal, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

COMPENSATION

• Base salary range: $170,000 to $200,000 CAD, commensurate with experience.
• Target annual bonus: 20% of base salary.
• Compensation will vary depending on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• Paid parental leave.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Potentia Renewables is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS

As part of our commitment to an efficient and fair recruitment process, Potentia may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools support our team’s decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until a qualified talent pool is compiled.