Senior Major contracts and Commercial Manager

Innergex • Longueuil, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer managing a significant portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates hydroelectric power stations, wind farms, solar farms, and energy storage facilities. Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy fosters healthier communities and promotes shared prosperity for over 30 years. We are convinced that producing energy from renewable sources will pave the way for a better world. We are always focused on supporting sustainable growth that creates a balanced relationship between people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in providing a motivating, inclusive, and positive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Requirements

• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Experience in procurement and contract negotiation for wind and solar projects in the United States and/or Canada.
• Excellent understanding of renewable energy project development, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Service-oriented and willing to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; initiative and dynamism.
• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) required to ensure collaboration with various stakeholders outside of Quebec on a recurring basis.

Nice To Haves

• A specialization in wind and solar energy is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop a procurement and tendering plan and schedule for construction work and major operations, including defining key milestones, establishing technical design deadlines, monitoring work progress, and collaborating with suppliers and contractors to minimize costs and risks and optimize supply reliability and quality.
• Lead the competitive bidding process for construction work, develop performance and evaluation criteria, negotiate and award contracts, and evaluate supplier and contractor performance during construction.
• Lead the preparation of major contractual documents (construction, major equipment supply, operation), including specifications, general and special conditions, and appendices, with the support of legal, engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure an effective response to help the development team establish required prices in various markets.
• Maintain a database of prices and market trends.
• Provide feedback and conduct a review for the strategic planning team regarding the market price database.
• Oversee contract development and ensure all agreements are signed within the planned deadlines.
• Continuously analyze the US and Canadian markets and make recommendations regarding purchasing schedules and potential new suppliers and contractors.
• Provide the planning team with data related to capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX), as well as an optimization solution.
• Support project acquisition processes regarding strategy, scope, and costs related to procurement, construction, and operation.
• Ensure effective coordination and information exchange within the multidisciplinary project team.
• Support the improvement of procurement and tendering processes.
• Support, guide, and assist the construction team during project execution.
• Manage and coordinate activities related to disputes and litigation during project execution or after construction.
• Provide advice to the development team and the strategic planning team on appropriate construction strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Three weeks of vacation during the first year of employment and paid time off during the holiday season
• Medical insurance 100% funded by Innergex from the first day of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine
• Group plan with employer participation
• 100% employer-funded wellness account
• Electric vehicle incentive program (E-VIP)
• Hybrid work model
• Career development opportunities
• Offices accessible by public transport

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior