This is a results-oriented role that would suit a highly motivated individual with experience in the renewable energy industry. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be onsite 90% of the time during active construction, on project sites in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The successful candidate will work with SWEB Development’s (SWEB) team members with expertise in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, engineering and finance.
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Coordinate and oversee supplier and contractor performance during the construction of wind and solar generation projects
- Supervise daily site activities and verify that construction is following approved design and procedures
- Performing onsite inspections such as pre-pour wind turbine foundation rebar inspections, verifying and managing time and material related work, and identifying punch list items and site non compliances
- Assist team members in estimating construction costs based on preliminary civil and electricaldesigns of wind & solar energy projects
- Assist in reviewing engineered civil and electrical drawings for projects in construction
- Attend construction management meetings on construction sites over the course of the projects
- Provide regular construction updates to senior management, lenders, consultants, etc.
- Support the pre-construction team with equipment delivery requirements and environmental monitoring, environmental mitigation, etc.
- Assist in tenders for EPC and construction services
- Support the team based on know-how and experience in respect to design, equipment selection and changes as well as managing utility and contractor schedules
- Supporting the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems as required
Once you clear that hurdle, the following would be an asset:
- 2-5 years of experience with construction of major infrastructure projects
- Ability to support schedule planning, execution and compliance
- Experience with budgeting processes and budget monitoring
- Business mindset and willingness to support the team with expertise and cost assumptions for the benefit of projects in development
- Strong knowledge of worksite safety requirements and best practices
- Working knowledge in respect to the function and construction of substations, wind turbines, solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage systems, or collector and transmission systems is consideredan asset
- Experience with civil engineering work such as road design, foundation design, cost estimation,construction support services, etc. is considered an asset
- Experience with electrical engineering work such as power line design, substation design andcommissioning, and balance of plant systems is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, strong attention to detail, extremely organizedand able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
- Able to summarize complex issues and convey information to enable efficient decision making
We offer more than just a desk and a salary!
- Possibility of a 4-day work week – because we know you have a life outside your job;
- S.ponsorship W.ith E.mployee’s B.lessing – you name the good cause you want to support and we will sponsor it;
- Extended paid parental leave – because there is no point in working for future generations without future generations;
- Up to five weeks of holidays per year for your loyalty based on the duration of your service;
- No dress code – we will judge your accomplishments, not your outfit;
- A bonus program tied to the team’s achievements;
- RRSP-matching;
- Group Benefits (Life, AD&D, LTD, Dental, Extended Health, Dependent)
- An employer that loves to improve based on your thoughts and opinions and that actively and regularly seeks your feedback;
- Continuing education and training opportunities;
- International work environment with inspiring colleagues in eight countries on two continents;
- Possibility to work for and in other markets;
- A parent company head-quartered in a tiny, tight-knit community – and not in some offshore tax haven.
- We care that you care! We don’t care how you look, where you come from, who you love and how you live your life. The only thing we care about is that you care – about our environment, future generations and your colleagues!
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS
