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This position reports directly to the Vice President, Engineering and Construction, and leads project-based construction teams, managing on-site staff and contractors.
The Project Manager, Construction is responsible for leading the construction execution of Potentia’s renewable energy projects — spanning solar, wind, and battery energy storage facilities — from pre-construction planning through commissioning and hand-over to Operations. This position owns project and portfolio delivery against budget, schedule, quality, and safety targets, coordinating internal teams and external partners to bring each asset online.
Working across cross-functional internal teams (Development, Environmental, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Engineering) as well as external stakeholders such as landowners, municipalities, local distribution companies, equipment suppliers, and contractors, the successful candidate takes leadership or supporting roles appropriate to each project phase. The ideal candidate brings a renewable energy background with strong construction project management and leadership skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and protects Potentia’s commercial interests through diligent contract management while maintaining high standards of ethics and safety.
Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects — planning, organizing, and controlling all construction, schedule, and budget aspects from construction through to commissioning and closeout;
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Contribute to and ensure compliance with detailed construction plans, quality plans, and schedules;
Collaborate with in-house and third-party engineering to review drawings at all stages from preliminary through IFC, recommending practical constructability improvements that benefit budget, design, and schedule;
Manage efficient project closeouts, including as-builts, deficiency remediation, manuals, training, and hand-over to Operations and Asset Management;
Implement and audit project safety programs;
Monitor contractor compliance with building, electrical, and safety codes and other applicable regulations;
Assist with the investigation of incidents/accidents and review incident reports and mitigations to ensure proper procedures are followed;
Set up POs and COs in NetSuite in line with accepted scopes, rates, and pricing breakdowns;
Ensure construction milestones are achieved and approve invoices, coordinating clearly with accounting for accurate and timely invoice processing;
In collaboration with the Development Project Manager, serve as the construction-phase point of contact for landowners and host communities — coordinating site access, notifications, and disruption mitigation, and responding promptly to concerns and complaints to maintain positive relationships through to construction completion;
Lead and direct project construction teams — setting clear goals, clarifying the project plan, and engaging internal and external stakeholders to create alignment;
Provide reporting, requested information, and recommendations to the Vice President, Engineering and Construction.
Potentia Renewables is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.
As part of our commitment to an efficient and fair recruitment process, Potentia may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools support our team’s decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.
Applications will be accepted until a qualified talent pool is compiled.
Canadian renewable energy developer, owner, asset manager, and operator serving utility-scale solar, wind, and battery-storage markets.
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