Temporary Project Manager, Distributed Energy Solutions (Non-Union)

(Temporary contract – 12 months)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week

Location: Vaughan (Cityview), Hybrid

Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy

Salary Grade: 17 ($116,368 – $145,460 annually)

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for driving energy solutions?

Join our team to lead and execute Alectra's innovative energy projects, including energy storage, solar, gas generators, CHP, and microgrid projects. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating vendor proposals, managing procurement, coordinating design and construction, and tracking project execution, ensuring alignment with critical path schedules, budgets, and internal processes.

What you’ll do

Project Planning and Execution:

- Develop detailed project management plans, including construction schedules, budgets, and procedures to ensure successful project completion.

- Review preliminary engineering designs and detailed specifications to collaborate with commercial and legal teams in developing construction and supply contracts.

Vendor and Contractor Management:

- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors.

Financial Management:

- Maintain and manage project execution budgets, including handling changes, reviewing costs, and processing invoices for payment.

Contract Management:

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of EPC contracts and applicable agreements for distributed energy projects.

- Effectively manage contracts to prevent escalation of disputes between the company and consultants/contractors.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

- Monitor active project status and activities, preparing and maintaining master schedules integrating all project activities.

- Prepare timely project management reports to communicate the status of individual projects and the overall program, including timelines and budget tracking.

Operational Management:

- Manage operational aspects of project planning and implementation, enforcing project standards and safety while minimizing risks.

- Address questions and concerns from EPC contractors.

Relationship Management:

- Develop and assume the role of Alectra’s primary relationship manager with project stakeholders including suppliers, consultants, contractors, customers, and regulators.

Business Development Support:

- Support business development by reviewing or creating technical feasibility assessments, project budgets, and schedules.

- Assist in the development of customer proposals and funding application processes.

Technical and Commercial Assistance:

- Provide assistance on technical, commercial, and economic components for project development opportunities.

Corporate Values and Conduct:

- Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties:

- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Specialized Knowledge

- Undergraduate degree in engineering, or business or a related field with equivalent experience

- Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario required or in progress

- PMP accreditation would be considered an asset

- Comprehensive knowledge of the various government sponsored renewable and clean energy programs and processes, energy industry and regulatory framework

- Knowledge of generator systems, energy storage, CHP, and renewable energy systems design, operation, and performance modeling

- Knowledge of thermal systems would be considered an asset

Experience

- Requires a minimum of 5 – 7 years of technical, engineering, facilities management, or construction experience including project management experience

- Experience is required in project management of building construction, energy solution design or assessment, electric utility, cogeneration, solar or wind generation

- Experience with EPC type project delivery is required

- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with external consultants, Utility personnel, building owners, landlords and facility operators

- Experience managing contractors and consultants in the construction of renewable generation plants, energy storage projects, microgrid projects and energy solutions projects

- Experience overseeing contracts with external suppliers/vendors

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

- Demonstrated ability for project and portfolio management capability of construction projects

- Effective presentation and communication skills in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, with customers, senior leadership team, peers, and direct reports.

- Strong experience leading projects and managing project budgets, strategic planning and developing proposals.

- Strong customer orientation and understanding.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and ability to track and manage multiple concurrent activity streams with a high degree of awareness and responsiveness.

Where you will work

- Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Compensation

- At Alectra, Compensation for non-union positions is determined within a defined salary range for each role. Placement within the salary range depends on several factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with the role’s requirements. We consider internal equity and market competitiveness to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

- We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

- We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

- We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

- Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

- Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- Hybrid work environment: Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.