Project Development Manager

Peak Power Inc • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$90,000 - CA$130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the COO, the Project Manager will be pivotal in driving the execution and delivery of day-to-day operations of Peak's electric asset portfolio. You will lead the project initiation in the delivery system, defining the project calendar and work breakdown structure, and defining deliverable acceptance and reporting procedures. You will leverage your understanding of Independent Electricity Systems Operator (ISO) electricity markets, energy storage, and power systems to establish the processes to support the delivery of operational excellence develop and position Peak's electric asset portfolio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a construction project management or related role
• 3+ Years of Experience in developing and constructing behind and in front of the meter energy storage projects.
• Familiarity with battery storage design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skill
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Knowledge of NFPA 855 & UL 9540
• Proficiency in MS project
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wind & solar projects is an asset
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver. You have excellent time management, prioritization, and project management skills to ensure operational performance targets and project milestones are met or exceeded.
• Lead a cross-functional team in order to bring a portfolio of projects to NTP
• Own and lead energy storage project development(s) with responsibility for managing and de-risking key development deliverables; including interconnection, permitting, environmental assessments, site survey, procurement, and specific discrete deliverables such as cost estimates and interconnection process needed to reach NTP
• Manage a project pipeline of energy storage projects and execute on complex milestone deliverables across a network of stakeholders
• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms. Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation
• Conduct due diligence on potential projects, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review and analysis of various reports (i.e. environmental, geo-tech, etc.)
• Define in advance the acceptance criteria for each project deliverable, works with the team to establish delivery dates for each deliverable, and oversee the review of client deliverables to ensure they meet all client acceptance criteria, securing sign-off on each deliverable as defined in the SOW
• Report. You will monitor and report on progress, methodically evaluate processes and systems to improve efficiency; and implement processes that provide transparency and tracking
• Lead project status update meetings with management, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties, facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high-level status dashboard
• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders and project financing needs
• Review and manage EPC Contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance
• Collaborate. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective operations that require input, buy-in, and execution across multiple departments, as well as customer and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain and develop relations with Battery OEM and balance of plant vendors
• Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a company representative for interactions with landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and other stakeholders
• 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 solving for nuanced site, permit, and technology issues with internal experts 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 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. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability and contribute to Peak Power’s electric asset portfolio growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits from Day 1.
• Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.
• Continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
• 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!
• Half days off before long weekends.
• Monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.
• Competitive salary
• Sales Commission Plan
• Participation in the organization’s equity incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed