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Employment Opportunity: DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION (m/f/d)
About Us
We are a team of renewable energy professionals who are passionate about the environment, community, and shared social values. Our team is looking for a Director of Construction who will have the responsibility for overseeing the construction of our wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and eventually throughout Canada.
Job Description
This is a results-oriented role that would suit a highly motivated individual with experience in the renewable energy industry. The successful candidate will work with SWEB Development’s (SWEB) team members with expertise in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, engineering and finance. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Coordinate and oversee supplier and contractor performance during the construction of wind and solar generation assets and compare to contractual obligations
Manage construction budgets and sign-off on construction related invoices
Assist team members in estimating construction costs based on preliminary civil and electrical designs of wind & solar energy projects
Assist in reviewing engineered civil and electrical drawings for projects in construction
Represent SWEB as a technical expert with turbine manufacturers, engineering consultants, contractors, and permitting bodies
Attend construction management meetings and act as “Owners Representative” on construction sites over the course of the projects
Provide regular construction updates to senior management, lenders, consultants, etc.
Track technological advancements and drive adoption of new materials and technologies, as applicable
Provide expertise during the review and negotiation of major project agreements, including for turbine supply, turbine operation and construction services
Support the pre-construction team with equipment delivery requirements and environmental monitoring, environmental mitigation, etc.
Lead tenders for EPC and construction services
Support the team based on know-how and experience in respect to design, equipment selection and changes as well as managing utility and contractor schedules
Support the financing team and operations team with technical queries
Supporting the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems as required
The above job specifications do not imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position. Candidates will be given instruction, and perform related duties, as may be required by their manager.
Qualifications & Skills
5-10 years of experience with the delivery, installation, operation, repair and commissioning of wind turbines
Working knowledge in respect to the function and construction of substations, collector and transmission systems
Strong network in the construction industry (civil, electrical, transportation) throughout the Maritimes
Ability to support schedule planning, execution and compliance
Experience with budgeting processes and budget monitoring
Business mindset and willingness to support the team with expertise and cost assumptions for the benefit of projects in development
Strong knowledge of worksite safety requirements and best practices
Experience with the installation or operation of solar PV energy or battery storage is an asset
Experience with civil engineering work such as road design, foundation design, cost estimation, construction support services, etc. is considered an asset
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
Able to summarize complex issues and convey information to enable efficient decision making
Our Benefits
Take on important tasks from day one and help our team expedite the transition towards clean energy | work with an international renewable energy developer and operator with 30 years of experience | competitive compensation package will be determined based on experience | RRSP Plan | Group Benefits (Life, AD&D, LTD, Dental, Extended Health, Dependent) | Employee Assistance Program | Flexible Schedule | Paid…
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