Director, Project Management

ABOUT THE COMPANY Blackstone Energy Services is a Toronto-based, integrated energy transition company that helps public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassioned vision to crush carbon footprints for all. With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate champions, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions. This includes budgeting, energy procurement, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, climate risk mitigation strategies, consumption efficiencies & conservation efforts, IoT distributed energy management solutions, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits, structured financial support and ESG & regulatory reporting. We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions with impact. As Director, Project Management you will: Provide expert project management and leadership to oversee of the implementation and delivery of innovative renewable energy, deep carbon and energy reduction infrastructure solutions for our customers’ facilities which include university campuses, colleges, hospitals, long-term care facilities, municipalities, commercial buildings and industrials. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the successful delivery of assigned distributed generation, energy efficiency, electrification and carbon-reduction projects from development and detailed feasibility through construction, commissioning, training and close-out, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and customer satisfaction. Provide technical and project leadership across solutions including central heating and cooling plants, HVAC systems, heat pumps and building electrification, building automation and advanced controls, thermal and battery energy storage, solar PV, on-site generation, renewables and related energy infrastructure. Act as the primary project leader and customer representative for assigned projects, developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, resource plans, procurement strategies and financial objectives to achieve on-time and on-budget outcomes. Lead and coordinate the project delivery team, including project managers/coordinators, construction managers, project engineers, project administration, consultants, subcontractors and trades. Where appropriate, directly undertake project coordination, construction management or administration responsibilities when dedicated resources are not assigned. Coordinate with the VP, Clean Infrastructure Solutions and other functional leaders to select and allocate internal and external resources using a strong matrix project-management approach . Manage project financial performance against approved budgets, scope and schedules, including cost forecasting, Schedule of Values, billing, cash flow, committed costs, project margin and financial reporting. Analyze project financial and schedule performance to identify potential problems early and implement corrective action. Apply consistent and repeatable project management procedures, controls and governance standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery practices and the Project Management Office. Review and interpret contracts, terms and conditions, insurance and bonding requirements, specifications and other contractual obligations, identifying commercial risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. Evaluate contractual scope and manage changes arising from client requirements, field directives, design development, site conditions and schedule changes, including preparation of cost estimates, proposals and change orders and negotiation of final commercial settlement and customer acceptance. Proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risks, establish recovery plans when required and resolve project issues and disputes with mini…

View the full posting and apply