Project Manager

**Why you should join the GOLDBECK SOLAR team**:
GOLDBECK SOLAR Canada Corp. is a subsidary of GOLDBECK SOLAR GmbH, a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on ground mounted utility scale PV power plants headquartered in Hirschberg, Germany. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach. The North America office is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a satellite office in Calgary, Alberta.

As a growing international private company, we value authenticity, fair business practices, innovation, quality, and zest for life. We look for highly spirited people embracing those same core values to join us We are dedicated to promoting solar renewable energy in North America and reducing our carbon footprint. Join us in shaping the energy transition

We are seeking a Project Manager based of out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, who will be responsible to provide management oversight and leadership to direct reports (Project Engineers) and is responsible for overall project deliverables including scope, cost and schedule management, project status reporting, client relations, quality and safety leadership, cash flow management, and profitability tracking.

**Project Management Responsibilities**:

- Develop, manage, and control scope, cost, and schedules for the project.
- Oversee a variety of contractors, including engineering, fabrication, and construction, with the support of internal resources.
- Provide weekly updated schedules to leaders, and clients.
- Work closely with supply chain team members to validate material, and contract delivery timelines.
- Validate and approve Change Orders from vendors and clients.
- Work closely with internal construction management and commissioning teams to create realistic schedules and manage risk.
- Develop, manage, and facilitate contracts for subcontractors.
- Support project engineers in their growth and development and utilize their support for overall project execution.
- Communicate and develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive project progress and customer satisfaction.
- Operate as the key person responsible for the project/contract performance. Complete, oversee, and utilize contracts.
- Oversee the project budget including cashflows and expenditures to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects. Working closely with accounts payable and project accountants to ensure timely forecast costs and cash flow objectives.
- Anticipate any cost overruns and implement recovery plans in place to alleviate them. Escalate potential loss in profitability from budgeted margins if necessary to management, early enough to provide guidance or support.
- Provide weekly (critical items), monthly (overall project i.e. safety, quality, timing, financial (actually spent vs. budgeted, project cash flows) and customer satisfaction and quarterly (project summary + process as part of management meetings)
- Work with accounting and finance to ensure project-specific payables, receivables, and consolidated statements are managed weekly and in accordance with respective contracts for your projects.
- Report daily or weekly, as required, to clients (Project Report) and to management to ensure all project deliverables are well tracked.
- Advise customers and potential clients on technical or engineering issues/changes affecting project deliverables from a civil, mechanical, or electrical standpoint. Coordinate accurate management of change orders with internal resources and clients

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor Science Degree - All Engineering, Valid P. Eng. In Canada, or other professional designation.
- 5+ years of project management experience in the construction industry.
- Must have min five years construction exposure.
- Knowledge and experience in commercial supply chains processes.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Knowledge and experience in industrial construction methodology and planning.
- Ability to read and extract scope of work from engineered drawings.
- Experience with the facilitation of engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors.
- Experience with preparing and executing utility interconnection plans, an asset.
- Experienced in all aspects of project management including scope management, cost estimating, scheduling and construction contracts development, supervision, and on-site inspections.
- Understanding of codes, governing regulations, and industry practices in Canada.
- Accuracy, completeness, and quality of technical information and project documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with senior management, clients, project team, and contractors
- Results-oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced team environment

**Where you will be working, your work schedule, and other important information**:
The base hours of work