Director, Project Management

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Blackstone Energy Services is a Toronto-based, integrated energy transition company that helps public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassioned vision to crush carbon footprints for all.

With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate champions, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions. This includes budgeting, energy procurement, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, climate risk mitigation strategies, consumption efficiencies & conservation efforts, IoT distributed energy management solutions, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits, structured financial support and ESG & regulatory reporting.

We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions with impact.

As Director, Project Management you will:

Provide expert project management and leadership to oversee of the implementation and delivery of innovative renewable energy, deep carbon and energy reduction infrastructure solutions for our customers’ facilities which include university campuses, colleges, hospitals, long-term care facilities, municipalities, commercial buildings and industrials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the successful delivery of assigned distributed generation, energy efficiency, electrification and carbon-reduction projects from development and detailed feasibility through construction, commissioning, training and close-out, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

Provide technical and project leadership across solutions including central heating and cooling plants, HVAC systems, heat pumps and building electrification, building automation and advanced controls, thermal and battery energy storage, solar PV, on-site generation, renewables and related energy infrastructure.

Act as the primary project leader and customer representative for assigned projects, developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, resource plans, procurement strategies and financial objectives to achieve on-time and on-budget outcomes.

Lead and coordinate the project delivery team, including project managers/coordinators, construction managers, project engineers, project administration, consultants, subcontractors and trades. Where appropriate, directly undertake project coordination, construction management or administration responsibilities when dedicated resources are not assigned.

Coordinate with the VP, Clean Infrastructure Solutions and other functional leaders to select and allocate internal and external resources using a strong matrix project-management approach .

Manage project financial performance against approved budgets, scope and schedules, including cost forecasting, Schedule of Values, billing, cash flow, committed costs, project margin and financial reporting. Analyze project financial and schedule performance to identify potential problems early and implement corrective action.

Apply consistent and repeatable project management procedures, controls and governance standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery practices and the Project Management Office.

Review and interpret contracts, terms and conditions, insurance and bonding requirements, specifications and other contractual obligations, identifying commercial risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

Evaluate contractual scope and manage changes arising from client requirements, field directives, design development, site conditions and schedule changes, including preparation of cost estimates, proposals and change orders and negotiation of final commercial settlement and customer acceptance.

Proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risks, establish recovery plans when required and resolve project issues and disputes with minimal escalation.

Manage project procurement activities, including vendor and subcontractor selection, negotiation and issuance of subcontracts and purchase commitments, equipment and material ordering, submittals, approvals and delivery schedules.

Ensure effective project document control, including contracts, drawings, submittals, RFIs, changes, schedules, commissioning documentation and other project records, in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.

Oversee project construction, engineering, start-up and commissioning to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, applicable federal, provincial and municipal codes, bylaws, engineering standards, installation requirements and accepted industry practices.

Maintain and enforce the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring company staff, consultants, subcontractors and trades comply with applicable legislation, company requirements and industry standards.

Provide technical oversight (through the support of the Lead Technical Specialist team) of the design, engineering, installation, start-up, functional testing and commissioning of central utility plants, HVAC, building automation, renewable energy, energy storage and on-site generation systems.

Ensure engineering and commissioning activities achieve the required functional, energy and performance outcomes, and continuously improve design, construction and commissioning practices to increase project efficiency and reliability.

Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, utilities, equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and trades. Lead project communications, stakeholder coordination and progress meetings and ensure all parties clearly understand project requirements and expectations.

Work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to identify best-value solutions, value-engineering opportunities and implementation strategies that meet the objectives established in the project charter.

Coordinate customer training, system turnover and project close-out requirements to support successful transition to operations.

Support projects during the energy audit, feasibility and development stages, providing constructability, implementation and delivery expertise related to scope definition, vendor and partner selection, cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering and risk assessment.

Support account executives, sales and business-development teams in preparing project estimates, feasibility studies, proposals and RFP responses, and participate in customer presentations as required.

Seek opportunities to accelerate implementation and realization of energy, carbon and operating-cost savings during the construction period while maintaining safety, quality, contractual requirements and project economics.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve project productivity, construction sequencing, energy-load scheduling, delivery efficiency and overall project performance.

Serve as a leader and mentor to project delivery staff, supporting the professional development and growth of junior team members and strengthening overall project-delivery capability.

Conduct all project activities with a high standard of ethics, professionalism and commercial accountability, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

Support strategic corporate and subsidiary initiatives as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Cooperate and support interdepartmental, interdivisional, intercompany goals, directives and initiatives endorsed by the Corporation as and when required.

Support the VP, Clean Infrastructure Solutions and President, Energy Solutions with business development planning and activities such as presentations, strategy, or negotiations that may assist building sales pipeline and closing contracts.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

10+ years of Project