ABOUT BLACKSTONE ENERGY

Blackstone Energy Services is a privately owned, unbiased energy transition company helping public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energycosts, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassionedvision to take all of our clients to net-zero emissions by 2050 and have been helping our clients save, sustain andthrive in the built environment since 2003.

With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate crusaders, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions.This includes budgeting, commodity broker and supply, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, consumption efficiencies and conservation efforts, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits and ESG & regulatory reporting.

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

Our head office is in the dynamic Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood and is on the TTC subway line.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager, Engineering provides experienced project management and leadership capability to deliver innovative renewable energy, deep carbon and energy reduction infrastructure solutions for our client's facilities. Our work is in the built environment and includes university and college campuses, hospitals, long-term care facilities, municipalities, commercial buildings and industrials.

WHAT YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Provide expert project management to oversee of the implementation of all assigned distributed generation, energy and carbon reduction projects, and assist in detailed feasibility studies, development, delivery and presentation of such.
  • This includes electrification of building heating systems using innovative heat pump applications, advanced RCx and controls leveraging blackPac technology, thermal energy storage and battery storage systems, ground and roof mount solar PV, on-site generation technologies and central plant heating & cooling systems.
• Manage project financial objectives based on budget, defined scope and schedule expectations by utilizing Blackstones project management policies and procedures with regular reporting to the VP, Clean Infrastructure Solutions
• Deliver exceptional communication and organizational skills to exceed our clients expectations, project performance and outcomes.
• Effectively communicate with utilities and implementation-specific engineers to ensure project success.
• Maintain the highest level of health and safety, quality and customer satisfaction while balancing project financial goals and timelines.
• Work collaboratively with clients and other stakeholders to create best value and achieve goals set out in the project charter.
• Serve as a mentor and leader to the project delivery team to assist with the professional development and growth of the junior members.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the project management team (Project Coordinator, Construction Manager, Project Engineers and Project Administration) to plan, resource, supervise and coordinate the activities of subcontractors, trades and engineering functions to assure successful project outcomes.
• Undertake Project Coordinator, Construction Manager and Project Administration roles and responsibilities on projects that are not assigned that level of resource, as required.
• Oversee project construction ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, bylaws, installation techniques, standards, and safety activities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors, and trade personnel. Lead all communication with project stakeholders including progress meetings.
• Work with project financial management function to prepare SOVs (Schedule of Values) to ensure profitable completion of each project/task to effectively manage billings, cash and cost.
• Analyze financial, contract management and other management reports and tools to define project problems and solutions. Assist in the analysis of financial impacts of contract risks.
• Hold responsibility for customer and manufacturers approval of detailed job submittals created for projects.
• Recommend and implement improved performance and increased efficiency on projects.
• Confer with management team to identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency, which includes the scheduling and sequencing of energy loads.
• Work with the account executives and business development functions in the creation of cost estimates for project proposals, studies and RFP responses.
• Presentation (as required) of project proposals to existing and potential customers.
• Cooperate and support interdepartmental, interdivisional, intercompany goals, directives and initiatives as and when required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or an Associates Degree with equivalent work-related experience
• 10+ years of direct project management experience in the energy project and / or building construction industry.
• Experience in the delivery of ESCo-style energy/carbon reduction projects where the results are guaranteed is highly preferred.
• Professional engineers (P.Eng) license is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification preferred.
• Specific experience in healthcare, municipal and/or higher education work environments is an asset.
  

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition with true climate responsibility impact
• RRSP program with employer match
• Competitive salary that's bonus eligible
• Mentorship and development of direct report(s)
• Opportunity for growth and mentorship
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• Company-paid Health & Wellness days off
• Fitness Club subsidy
• Bike Share subsidy
• A collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture.
• DEI+B Committee
• Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line
• A fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support, massage therapy and others)

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or age. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, and can be their best selves at work.

Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we are.Read our Corporate ESG reporthere.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.