Project Manager, Renewable Energy

OVERVIEW

The Project Manager supports the development, acquisition and execution of renewable energy projects, manages the integration of acquisitions to Kruger’s existing asset portfolio, leads and manages projects to develop and construct new renewable energy projects mainly in Solar but could also be Storage, Wind and Hydro, and manages projects associated with the maintenance and improvement of assets in the Kruger Energy Portfolio.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and manage renewable power generation development and improvement projects, in order to meet the Companies’ strategic objectives.

• Lead, manage, design, carry out and complete capital projects assigned to him, in order to meet operational requirements and ensure long-term infrastructure and equipment reliability. Participate in the implementation of strategic capital projects.

• Lead the execution of renewable energy projects through all phases, from preliminary studies, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, commissioning and close out and handover to operation. Select and manage 3^rd party Engineering Consultants, EPC’s, contractors and suppliers when required.

• Accountable for the entire project’s scope, team, resources, safety of staff and success or failure of the project.

• Full responsibility for the execution of new projects and mandates, including and not limited to budget and scope of requests for capital expenditures, construction, quality of work, application of KEI contractor management guidelines, all aspects of reporting, contractual interface, stakeholder management, and handover to operations.

• Provide technical expertise to the operation and maintenance of power generation equipment at all existing renewable power plants.

• Lead condition and engineering assessment of equipment and facilities in the field and help develop short, medium and long term solutions.

• Work with other project engineers/managers in the group, as well as external consultants, to achieve his assigned objectives.

• Work with other members of the group in the implementation of continuous improvement projects to improve Engineering department efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in the solar energy industry, preferably involving utility-scale solar projects.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is considered a strong asset.

• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or an equivalent professional engineering association.

• Minimum of 7 to 12 years of progressive project management experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial, or construction sectors.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proficiency with project management and business software, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other MS Office applications.

• Ability and willingness to travel within Canada, the United States, and Latin America, up to approximately 30% of the time.
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives to successful completion.

• Strong balance of technical, commercial, and interpersonal capabilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing circumstances, and perform effectively under pressure.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to represent the organization professionally with customers, partners, communities, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

LANGUAGES

• Bilingualism essential: spoken and written (English and French).

• Spanish is considered a significant asset, as projects may be located across Canada, the United States, and Latin America.

Knowledge of English is required for this specific position as Kruger deals with partners across North America and the successful candidate will be required to communicate frequently with them. Kruger has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing English language requirements, including assessing the actual language needs associated with the duties to be performed, ensuring that the language skills already required of other employees were insufficient for the performance of those duties, and limiting as much as possible the number of positions with duties requiring English language skills.