Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for the delivery of solar PV, wind projects and BESS projects which will vary in value from $50M to more than $300M. Reporting to the Director of Construction, you will be responsible for pre-contract coordination, pre-construction activities, project execution, and transition of projects to operations. In addition to this, you will manage and ensure the delivery of project due diligence processes and work on general business development activities during various stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the engineering, construction, development, and project support teams to lead aspects of project delivery.
Support the project development of onshore solar PV, wind projects and BESS projects, interfacing across many technical and commercial areas of the company.
Plan resources and coordinate the input of specialized skills supported either by internal or external expertise.
Support RFP tenders for civil and electrical balance of plant scope of work packages, solar PV modules, and wind turbine supply agreements in cooperation with the Procurement Department.
Manage contracts for EPC, project equipment, and services using and organizing both internal and external resources to ensure project success.
Develop innovative Project Execution Plans to meet Project Sponsor’s needs and Company objectives.
Develop project budget estimates, ensure clarity of calculated construction costs for solar PV or wind projects and maintain an overview of project strategic fit to the organization.
Understand and use planning tools to continually control and optimize project costs and programs.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation systems and records including budget, schedule, quality and health, safety and environmental management.
Identify value-add and profitability influencers and make recommendations to optimize project economics.
Support and integrate company system and governance requirements into the project management process based on appropriate international standards.
Familiar with P6 and Microsoft Project and capable of working with the PMO team to accurately update and manage scheduling of EPC, BOP and Equipment contracts.
Able be on site 50% of the time when assigned to a project and travel as needed to support pre-construction and other close out activities.
Must have a strong understanding and experience in managing Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of a project and participate regularly in inspections and audits on site. Be able to mentor and share this experience with newer employees and anyone coming to site.

Who You Are

Methodical and organized: You can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment and are known to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
A strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.
A proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur while effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.
Flexible: You are agile in your approach and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.
An influencing leader: You feel comfortable working with cross-functional teams and influencing and motivating teams even when you have no direct authority over them.

Qualifications And Experience

Minimum of 5 years of direct and proven experience in managing construction of large-scale conventional and renewable power as well as transmission line . Additional experience in operations and maintenance will be considered an asset.
Proven experience supervising construction project owners on site team either directly hired or third party.
Strong understanding and experience in the process from land acquisition, to permitting through to construction, implementation, and operations.
Working knowledge of contract and agreement language pertaining to equipment supply and project construction as well as HSE and environmental legislation (particularly construction regulations).
Proven experience in project management for several complex projects, with a focus on cost, schedule, and risk management.
Experienced in the specification and formal procurement of new projects, including the review of supplier contracts.

What’s In It for You: 

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognize your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:    

Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.  
Thoughtful benefits – You will have access to a range of benefits including paid parental leave, country specific and paid benefits that will cover you and your family just to name a few. 
Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources. 
Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you! 
Continuous Learning support– You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.

Please note, our benefits do vary depending on location so if you are applying for a role that’s advertised in multiple locations, each country will have specific benefits.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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