RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT MANAGER (m|f|x)

WEB Windenergie AG; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Plan

Group Benefits

EAP

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Group Bonus

Employee Events

Remote Work

Training Support

Job summary

SWEB Development in Nova Scotia is seeking a Project Manager to lead wind energy development from early stage through commercial operation. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance projects.

You will travel to project sites across Eastern Canada, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate progress to the Director of Development – Wind Lead. Start date is TBD; relocation not required.

Qualifications

• College or University Degree.
• At least five years of renewable energy sector experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Master’s Degree or Professional Certification will be looked upon favourably.
• GIS training and ArcGIS or similar software platforms.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of wind and solar energy projects from early stage to commercial operation.
• Coordinate with policy, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting and construction teams.
• Evaluate opportunities based on policy, regulations and market dynamics.
• Engage with landowners, government representatives and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

College or University Degree

Master’s Degree or Professional Certification

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Employment Opportunity: Project Manager

SWEB Development (SWEB) is a team of renewable energy professionals who are passionate about the environment, local communities, and shared social values. Our team is looking for a Project Manager!

General

• Full time employment with an international renewable energy developer and operator active in 8 countries on two continents
• Compensation to be determined based on education and/or experience
• Continuing education and training opportunities available
• Location: Candidates who reside in Nova Scotia are preferred. You may work from our office in Halifax, NS, or semi-remotely
• The position will be primarily based in our office, with a balance of travelling to project sites and out of office meetings with project stakeholders and participants, as well as occasional travel to other regions of eastern Canada as necessary
• Reports to the Director of Development – Wind Lead
• Start date: TBD. ASAP is preferred

Qualififcations

Must Have

• College or University Degree
• At least five years of previous work experience in the renewable energy sector, or related development field
• Valid driver’s license

Other Qualifications to be Considered

• Master’s Degree or Professional Certification will be looked upon favourably.
• GIS training and skillsets related to ArcGIS, AutoCad or similar software platforms.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.

Job Description

This is a results-oriented role that would suit a highly-motivated individual with experience in renewable energy development or similar industry. The successful candidate will lead many aspects of the early-stage and late-stage development of renewable energy projects with a primary focus on wind energy projects and potential involvement in solar energy projects. The Project Manager will work with SWEB's team members with expertise in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, finance and construction.

The Ideal Candidate:

• has strong project management skills including organization of project schedules, key tasks, project team meetings, project budgets and forecasting, and project documentation;
• has a proven track record of significant participation in the development of solar and / or wind energy projects that achieved commercial operation;
• is experienced with technical components of solar and / or wind energy development including project siting, site design, interconnection feasibility study management with utilities or system operators, and securing offtake through traditional PPAs;
• is able to manage early-stage and late-stage project development activities through to commercial operation for any projects under their purview. Much of the development activity is done in partnership with other groups within SWEB, e.g.: project design and engineering, construction, finance, legal and marketing;
• is able to evaluate new project opportunities and present recommendations based on review of provincial and federal policy, legislation, compliance filings and market dynamics;
• knows how to identify strategic points of interconnection on the grid based on available capacity, and manage interconnection requests with various grid operators;
• is able to assist construction team as necessary on development, permitting, and pre-construction topics to bring projects into operation;
• is familiar with the selection, management and direction of third-party consultants and review of their reports;
• understands and is adept at working within local and provincial legislation, regulations, and policies specific to solar and / or wind energy development and operation, and/or has experience in supporting or managing responses to RFPs or procurements;
• is comfortable with community outreach, public presentations, contract negotiation, and communications across a spectrum of outside partners (landowners, local and provincial government representatives, community members, suppliers, etc.) for successful development of renewable energy projects;
• has excellent communication and reporting skills, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities;
• has the ability to execute complex assignments with a high degree of initiative, quality, professionalism, and timeliness;
• is creative, has a solid sense of humor, high energy, responds well to pressure, works to meet deadlines, and has the ability to work independently on own initiative, as well as with a team;
• is able to build and maintain a network of contacts in the industry and attend industry events;
• is experienced with MS Office, MS Project, experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial software considered an asset.
• Experience with energy storage is beneficial

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their manager.

We care that you care!

We don't care how you look, where you come from, who you love and how you live your life. The only thing we care about is that you care – about our environment, future generations and your colleagues!

Our Benefits

Take on important tasks from day one and help our team expedite the transition towards clean energy | work with an international renewable energy developer and operator with >30 years of experience | competitive compensation package will be determined based on experience | RRSP Plan | Group Benefits (Life, AD&D, LTD, Dental, Extended Health, Dependent) | Employee Assistance Program | Flexible Schedule | Paid Time Off | Group Bonus | Employee Events (in the European HQ) | working remotely | continuing education and training opportunities | professional development assistance.

SWEB is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to strive for equal opportunity employment and recruitment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are looking forward to interesting applications, including salary expectations.

We'd love to hear from you!
Yours, Daniela and the SWEB-team