Manager, Project Development - Energy and Renewables

Allnorth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

RRSP Matching

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Allnorth is seeking a Project Development Manager to join our Energy and Renewables team. You will drive the development and execution of strategy, strengthen client relationships, and build a long-term opportunity pipeline across North America in a true One Team culture.

You will collaborate with Operations and Growth teams, support project engineering and delivery, and balance client development with successful project execution to ensure exceptional client satisfaction across varied

Qualifications

• P.Eng preferred with 15+ years of direct industry experience in energy and renewables or heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting and delivering complex projects across varied contractual formats with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of growing a portfolio of business and developing client relationships in an engineering consulting environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to align client drivers with project delivery.
• Willingness to travel regularly and engage with clients at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development and write proposals; develop fee estimates for mining projects.
• Define practical scopes for brownfield work and build trusted client relationships; lead projects from early study phases to detailed engineering.
• Grow mining team by recruiting project engineers, managers, and technical specialists; mentor teams.
• Support project delivery teams to meet client needs while protecting Allnorth's interests.
• Maintain strong client relationships and a healthy pipeline of mining opportunities.
• Identify new clients and opportunities across the energy sector and coordinate cross-selling across sectors.
• Maintain proactive client communication with regular reporting, crisis management, and escalations.

Skills

Client relationship building

Proposal development

Engineering leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Industry knowledge (Energy & Renewals)

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

P.Eng preferred

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU

Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company delivering innovative, practical solutions to clients across the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices throughout Canada and the United States, we are continuing to expand our reach and build for the future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy, we strive to create value for our people, our clients, our communities, and our business. We believe that engaged, talented, and empowered teams are essential to delivering exceptional results and building lasting client relationships. Safety is fundamental to who we are, and we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, giving back to the communities where we live and work, and being responsible stewards of the environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Project Development Manager to join our Energy and Renewables team. As a key member of the operations team, you will be responsible for advancing Allnorth's brand, strengthening client relationships, and building a strong long-term opportunity pipeline within the Energy and Renewables industry.

Working closely with the Operations and Growth teams, the Project Development Manager will support the development and execution of Allnorth's Energy and Renewables strategy and drive top line growth within the sector. This role will also work closely with project engineering and delivery teams and senior management to balance client development, successful project execution, and cultivate exceptional client satisfaction.

If your ideal role is spending years on a single mega greenfield project, this may not be the right fit. Our team thrives on variety. We work across multiple sectors and project types, from brownfield retrofits to new greenfield developments. It's an environment where experienced professionals bring their perspective, continue to grow, and collaborate with colleagues across North America in a true One Team culture.

A Day in the Life

• Lead proposal development, including actively writing proposals and develop fee estimates for mining projects.
• Define practical scopes for brownfield work and build trusted client relationships by delivering work that holds up in the field. Lead projects from early study phases through to detailed engineering, focusing on Allnorth's core strengths in greenfield development.
• Assist in growing Allnorth's mining team through the identification and the recruitment of talented project engineers, project managers, and technical specialists, while providing team and individual leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Support project teams in delivering the high-quality work that meets client needs while protecting Allnorth's commercial and contractual interests.
• Maintain strong long-term client relationships and a healthy front log of mining opportunities.
• Alongside the Operations and Growth Teams, identify and pursue new clients and opportunities across the energy sector, develop account strategies and opportunities to build client relationships, and identify opportunities and strategies for cross-selling across sectors/industries to grow revenue.
• Maintain proactive client communication to foster a high touch relationship including weekly and monthly reporting, crisis management, and escalations.
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and trends.
• Take the necessary steps to mitigate engagement delivery risks, including leading and participating in internal quality assurance reviews.
• Responsible for reporting through weekly progress reports, utilizing Salesforce.com, and sales forecasting.
• Support project development across multiple divisions - One Team.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• P.Eng preferred, with at least 15 years' direct industry experience in a energy and renewables, or heavy industrial sectors. A degree or diploma in engineering, technology, or related field, combined with relevant mining project experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to support and deliver complex projects efficiently and successfully under a wide range of contractual and project delivery formats, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• A strong track record of crafting winning proposals for engineering, study, and project execution assignments within the mining sector.
• Proven success in growing a portfolio of business, developing client relationships, and identifying strategic opportunities within an engineering consulting environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and an ability to understand client drivers, business goals, project constraints, and risk. Able to assess options, develop strategies, and support outcomes that are practical, commercially sound, and supported by all parties.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships that support shared success for both clients and Allnorth, and to identify opportunities to deepen and expand those relationships.
• Ability to align with and contribute to Allnorth's broader vision while working as part of a unified leadership team focused on results.
• Comfortable working across teams and disciplines, including outside formal reporting lines, to influence decisions, align stakeholders, and move work forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly, including occasional short-notice travel to client sites, offices, and industry events.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and inspired, great things happen. That's why we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you thrive, both personally and professionally.

• Exciting Projects: Work on meaningful, challenging projects that spark your passion and let your talents shine.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your health and well-being.
• Company RRSP Matching: Build your financial future with support from the company.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and resources for you and your family.
• Employee Referral Program: Help bring great people into a workplace you're proud to be part of.
• A Voice That Matters: Join a company that values your ideas, recognizes your contributions, and sees you as more than just a number.
• An Inclusive Culture: Be part of a respectful, welcoming team where relationships and collaboration matter.
• Career Growth: Access professional development and learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential.