Senior Project Manager, Construction

Peak Power Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive energy storage projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in project management, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with energy construction. This role offers a chance to contribute to sustainability goals while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible vacation and sick days

Continuous development opportunities

Health and wellness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in energy construction project management or a related role.
• 3+ years of experience in constructing battery energy storage projects.
• Excellent organizational skills for effective project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to manage construction projects.
• Monitor and report construction progress regularly.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and contracts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Project Management Institute PMP certification

Tools

SMARTSHEETS

MS Project

Job description

At Peak Power, we’re making it profitable to pursue net zero

Peak Power is a North American cleantech company providing end-to-end battery energy storage solutions for large commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. Powered by industry-leading peak forecasting and market intelligence, we help large energy users significantly reduce electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and achieve sustainability goals.

With innovative financing models that eliminate upfront costs and proprietary AI-enabled software achieving greater than 90% peak prediction accuracy, we’ve unlocked over $20 million from batteries under management, generating -$160,000 in annual value per megawatt.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the VP, Project Development the Senior Project Manager will be pivotal in driving the delivery and execution of BTM BESS projects. You will lead the project definition and delivery system from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to Commercial Operation (COD) for energy storage project execution, defining the project calendar and work breakdown structure, and defining deliverable acceptance and reporting procedures. You will leverage your understanding of electricity markets, energy storage, power systems, and project management construction practices to establish the processes to support the delivery of operational excellence to build Peak's electric asset portfolio.

This work matters. Even a small change to optimize power utilization can significantly impact our customers, electrical grid, and environment. We're building something that will have a lasting, positive impact.

Our new Senior Project Manager will:

Deliver. You bring strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills to ensure energy storage projects are executed safely, on time, and on budget from project approval (NTP - Notice to Proceed) through to Commercial Operation (COD).

• Lead a cross-functional team in order to bring a portfolio of projects with a focus on bringing project from NTP to COD and EPC and construction management and oversight.
• Lead cross-functional teams in managing a portfolio of construction projects, with direct oversight of all EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) activities.
• Own and lead the construction phase of energy storage projects, managing execution from NTP through commissioning, including interface with engineering, procurement, OEMs, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and key milestones, ensuring all deliverables meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Define and lead RFPs, scope of work, and contract negotiations for EPC and third-party contractors.
• Support VP of Development and Project Development Managers with subject matter expertise and input for conducting site and project constructability due diligence for both greenfield development and M&A initiatives, including construction feasibility, risk assessment(s), and CAPEX inputs.
• Establish project acceptance criteria and oversee milestone delivery to ensure all construction-related deliverables meet SOW (Scope of Work) and client requirements.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met for the Finance Partner and obtain signoff/acceptance.
• Ensure that all close-out documents, including as-built drawings, are obtained and stored in the project file for future reference.

Report. You will monitor, track, and report construction progress with precision. Your process-oriented approach improves visibility and drives performance.

• Lead weekly and monthly project status updates across internal teams, EPCs, clients, and financing partners using detailed construction schedules and dashboards
• Maintain comprehensive and organized project documentation, ensuring compliance with financing and stakeholder requirements
• Review EPC schedules, budgets, and subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety standards (EHS), permits, and equipment integration timelines
• Project update reports for all stakeholders (internal and external) are addressed and escalated as required, including budget updates, project change orders, and risk management issues.

Collaborate. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders that require input, buy-in, and execution across multiple departments, as well as customer and stakeholder communications to ensure project execution runs smoothly.

• Coordinate across engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, legal, finance, and accounting staff to ensure aligned execution of project objectives
• Manage relationships with EPCs, Battery OEMs, civil/structural contractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and accountability
• Coordinate activities of an internal team of project engineering, construction management, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff, as well as deliverables of EPC Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities
• Problem-solve complex construction or site-related challenges in real time, working closely with technical experts, regulatory authorities, and internal and external stakeholders
• Understand the key financing elements of a project and work with the finance and commercial teams to ensure that all projects and deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles

Grow. You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in clean energy and project delivery. You are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to create value towards Peak Power’s long-term vision for optimizing power utilization and energy storage.

What you bring to Peak Power:

The experience.

• 5+ years of professional experience energy construction project management or a related role
• 3+ years of experience in constructing front-of-the-meter and/or behind-the-meter battery energy storage projects. Experience with wind and solar projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with battery storage design and technical standards, EPC contract management, utility interconnections, as well as, civil and structural technical knowledge
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive-level reporting that ensure timely action and decision-making in time-pressured scenarios.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skill
• Engineering Degree required, P.Eng. preferred
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred
• Experience with permitting, environmental regulations, and code compliance including NFPA 855, UL 9540, and Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Proficiency in SMARTSHEETS, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling tools
• Deep Knowledge of construction Law in Ontario and preferably USA (Northeast states)
• Proficient in the Ontario Health & Safety Act requirements in Ontario and has a clear understanding of OSHA requirements.

The drive and curiosity. You have a roll up your sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support team success. You are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions to climate change.

The flexibility. You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. Peak’s assets are live throughout the year, and work schedules may vary according to the changing operational needs. This position normally works a non-traditional work week.

• 25-50% travel required in Canada and USA
• In-Office (is based in GTA) 3-4 days per week
• Project site meetings as required, but a minimum of project kick-off (Construction Phase), regular planned onsite meetings with stakeholders, commissioning, and project close-out.

So why Peak Power?

We’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.

How we invest in our team:

• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• You’re Covered. Comprehensive benefits from Day 1.
• Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.
• We’re Listening . We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.
• Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
• Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!
• Long Weekends Start Early . Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.
• Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.

Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.

At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.