Project Manager - Brookfield Renewable U.S. : Job Details

Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With current U.S. assets under management valued at $20 billion and over 190 utility-scale renewable energy generating facilities located across 34 states, Brookfield Renewable U.S. offers a multitude of career opportunities. Our dynamic organization is focused on our mission to optimize and drive value across our renewable energy portfolio, advancing the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future. Our value also extends well beyond the clean energy we produce. From our extensive renewable power fleet we make positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.

Brookfield Renewable U.S. attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We encourage collaboration across all levels of experience to promote learning, generate best ideas, and deliver quality results, with the aim for growth and career development. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Project Manager

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Manager coordinates, inspects, and controls the work of construction contractors assigned to perform contract work at our facilities. The incumbent will ensure that safety & environmental standards, regulations and requirements are strictly adhered to. He/she will also ensure that quality workmanship is maintained at all times and in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, codes and specifications. Projects will include electrical, civil, mechanical, instrumentation & control engineering disciplines.

Travel across the region will be required.

Responsibilities

* Monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to schedule and within budget;

* Ensure contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are complying with safety & environmental regulations and requirements of the contract;

* Attend pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, documenting minutes;

* Prepare job planning documentation working closely with project stakeholders;

* Provide inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes;

* Prepare and submit daily construction reports, reporting on health & safety, environmental, and construction progress;

* Recommend corrective courses of action to management as issues arise;

* Recommend changes in the work plan if efficiencies in work practices can be improved;

* Assess the quality of the safety & environmental discussions and written daily job plans;

* Conduct Safe Work and Environmental Observations on medium and high risk work;

* Attend all Contractor's Health, Safety and Environmental Meetings;

* Conduct contractor post-work evaluations in regards to health and safety, environmental, technical, project management and financial performance.

Requirements

* Basic knowledge to be able to inspect in-progress construction work to ensure compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings;

* Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects;

* Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other Brookfield divisions and external organizations;

* Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors;

* Strong project management and organizational skills.

* Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision;

* A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.

Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering;

* Professional Engineer (PE), preferred but not required.

* Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in engineering or construction management;

* Experience/exposure in the hydropower, wind power or power generation field preferred;

* Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work;

* Training in occupational health & safety and environmental regulation;

* Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Target Bonus: 10%

This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. A motor vehicle report (MVR) that shows driving history, including information about your driver's license, will be required if you are selected as the successful candidate.