RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT MANAGER (m|f|x)

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. 

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