The Project Manager, Engineering, Construction and Operations will be responsible for executing Alectra's energy solution projects, including evaluating vendor proposals, coordinating design and construction, and tracking key execution items including critical path schedules, budgets, and associated internal processes. Projects will include gas generators, combined heat and power (cogeneration), energy storage, solar, and other microgrid projects. Projects may also include GHG reduction items such as geo-exchange, green thermal, and EV charging infrastructure.
Responsibilities will include assuring that design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of energy solution projects are completed in an accurate, timely, and cost-effective manner. Specific project tasks will generally be completed by design-build engineering, procurement, and construction ("EPC") contractors. The Project Manager will be an overseer of these contractors. The Project Manager will also assist to ensure safe, efficient, profitable, and reliable ongoing operation and maintenance functions of the distributed energy resources operated by Alectra Energy Solutions including coordination and tracking of all operations and maintenance items for assets and equipment.
This position will also develop and assume the role as Alectra's primary relationship manager for obtaining, maintaining contracts with consultants, contractors, and related agencies as part of ongoing operations. In addition, the Project Manager will support the sales activities of Alectra Energy Solution's projects by reviewing and/or providing technical inputs into feasibility assessments and customer proposals.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing detailed energy solution project management plans, construction plans, project schedules, project budgets, and appropriate procedures to drive projects to successful completion.
- Must be adept at vendor and contractor management with demonstrated capabilities to develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors, managing budgets and ensuring energy solution projects are completed on schedule and on budget.
- Must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of EPC contracts and applicable agreements for the projects; prevent escalation of contractual disputes between the company and consultants/contractor(s) through effective contract management.
- Prepare, monitor, and keep updated on all active projects, including preparing and maintaining master schedules integrating all project EPC activities, permits, authorizations, and other contractual obligations on a portfolio of projects basis.
- Prepare appropriate and timely project management reports on a portfolio and project basis to communicate the status of individual projects and the entire program, including timelines and budgets tracking.
- Review preliminary engineering design, detailed specifications, and developing construction and supply contracts.
- Manage operational aspects of project's planning and implementation, enforcing project standards and safety while minimizing company exposure to development and installation risks, including addressing questions and concerns from EPC contractors.
- Develop and assume the role as Alectra's primary relationship manager for obtaining, maintaining and audit compliance for contracts, with the appropriate provincial government agency developing a trusted and credible relationship with those agencies.
- Providing assistance on any technical, commercial, and economic components as well as any support in funding application process facilitating the development of energy solution opportunities for Alectra.
Education & Specialized Knowledge:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, business or a related field with equivalent experience
- Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario required or in progress
- PMP accreditation would be considered an asset
- Comprehensive knowledge of the various government sponsored renewable energy programs and processes, energy industry and regulatory framework
- Demonstrated ability for project and portfolio management capability of construction projects
- Knowledge of generator systems, energy storage, CHP, and renewable energy systems design, operation, and performance modeling
- Knowledge of thermal systems would be considered an asset
Experience:
- Requires a minimum of 5 - 7 years of technical, engineering, facilities management, or construction experience including project management experience
- Experience in the construction industry considered an asset
- Experience is required in project management of building construction, energy solution design or assessment, or the construction of electric utility infrastructure, distributed generation/cogeneration, solar, wind, or energy storage projects
- Experience with EPC type projects is required
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with external consultants, Utility personnel, building owners, landlords and facility operators
- Experience managing contractors and consultants in the construction of renewable generation, energy storage, microgrid and related energy solutions projects
- Experience overseeing contracts with external suppliers/vendors
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
- Ability to create RFPs and RFQs, and administer procurement and construction contracts
- Proven analytical skills for problem solving
- Project Management and the ability to be successful in the field
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Skilled in planning projects and using Microsoft Project
- Skilled in using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and engineering design software
Alectra Utilities Corporation
55 John Street North
Hamilton
Ontario Canada
www.alectrautilities.com
