ABO Energy is a globally successful renewable energy project developer with more than 1,200 employees. Since 1996, the company has developed and sold wind, solar, storage, and biogas projects with a capacity of more than 5,000 megawatts. We have also constructed approximately half of these projects. Our team works with enthusiasm on site acquisition, planning, engineering, financing and the construction of facilities for a sustainable energy supply.

To strengthen our team in Canada we are seeking a full-time Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in our Calgary, Alberta Office.

Our people are diverse, talented, and committed to building an equitable, safe, and inclusive workplace that enables us to attract, retain, and develop a workforce that reflects the places where we do business. Our mission is to create and foster a culture that exemplifies teamwork, embraces innovation, and values equity, diversity, and inclusion to achieve excellence in our people and our projects, and to promote our values with the contractors and service providers that work with us.

Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Your Tasks

· Lead in acquisition of land, development, engineering, and permitting wind, solar, and energy storage projects across Western & Central Canada including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and British Columbia.

· Identify sites with good renewable resource, access to electrical grid, landowner support, and high constructability to develop competitive projects

· Create and update schedules, budgets, and spend forecasts

· Responsible to secure and maintain land rights; Land lease negotiation and liaison with landowners, agents, and solicitors

· Engaging and managing external consultants

· Consultation with local government councils, grid operators and regulatory bodies

· Liaison with local communities, consultees, and other stakeholders

· Public relations including holding open houses and conducting local stakeholder consultation

· Answering internal and external inquiries related to planning and technical project issues

· Review and assessment of technical documents from internal subject matter experts and external consultants

· Close cooperation with and reporting to German office.

Your Profile

· Minimum of 5 years of experience working in power and/or renewable industry on complex projects including project development, management, coordination, or oversight.

· Minimum 2 years of experience working in pre-planning/development of Renewable Energy Projects

· Experience greenfielding wind and solar projects in Canada is considered an asset

· Construction/Execution experience is considered an asset

· Enthusiastic about the future of renewable energy and dedicated to pursuing a career in sustainable energy

· An academic degree preferably with a discipline in sustainable energy, engineering, or science

· Strong knowledge of provincial and federal legislation regarding renewable energy development; experience in regulatory permitting

· Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous communities

· Ability to accurately record, review and prepare technical documentation

· Excellent English language skills; German is an asset

· Proven ability to perform interdisciplinary work

· Strong time management and organizational skills

· Strong entrepreneurship and negotiation skills, especially when dealing with landowners and consultants

· Willing to travel on a as-needed basis, including travel to other ABO offices

Our Offer

- Competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and life insurance

- Retirement savings benefits and annual company bonus eligibility

- Opportunities for professional development and training

- Friendly and professional work environment with on-site gym and subsidized parking

- 20 days of annual leave plus 1 flex day per quarter

ABO Energy Canada Ltd.

300, 999-8th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J5