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Aug 8, 2022

Project Manager

Public Energy is looking for a Project Manager, Independent Power Producer to join a dynamic and fast- growing distributed energy resources company based at MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto.

About Us

Public Energy Inc. is a high growth, high energy independent power producer (“IPP”) who wants to provide “a clear path to decarbonize” its customers electricity generation. The Company is implementing a carbon- neutral pre-engineered, behind-the-meter, containerized natural gas-fired DER solution in Ontario. The Company is based in the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto.

Learn more at https://publicenergyinc.com

Job Description

Public Energy is looking for a Project Manager, Independent Power Producer to join a dynamic and fast- growing distributed energy resources company based at MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto.

Specific Job Duties

  • Responsible to manage the implementation of Public Energy’s behind-the-meter natural gas-fired distributed generation solutions comprised of modular shipping containers at locations in southwestern Ontario;
  • Work with Public Energy’s key suppliers and consultants including environmental engineers (permitting), packager (fabricator of containers), electrical interconnection engineers, gas distributors and local distribution companies according to project timelines and milestones;
  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects of permitting;
  • Approve task and change orders in accordance with approved development budget;
  • Report directly to the founders;
  • Single point of contact to the customer;
  • Organize project meetings and site visits with contractors and key suppliers;
  • Develop a detailed project development plan to monitor and track progress;
  • Attend customer meetings and internal meetings;
  • Project status reporting to the customer and internal project team;
  • Comply with Public Energy’s Healthy and Safety program including safe workplace practices;
  • Toronto based position with a requirement to travel approximately 25% in southwestern Ontario.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Energetic project manager with a sense of urgency who can work as part of an entrepreneurial team of professionals;
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
  • Minimum five years of experience in a project development/project management environment is
    essential;
  • Experience in construction industry is preferred;
  • Experience in Ontario would be considered an asset for this position;
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
  • A post-secondary education is required. An engineering degree is preferred but not essential;
  • Ability to manage budgets as well as develop and update project schedules;
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials would be considered an asset;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Project and other project management software.

Salary and Benefits

$120,000 plus benefits and stock options.

Please email cover letter and resume to stella.jhang@publicenergyinc.com