Project Manager

Natural Forces Solar

Dartmouth, NS

Natural Forces Solar is a dynamic engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance company in the renewable energy sector. Based in Dartmouth, NS, Natural Forces Solar provides innovative, robust, and cost-effective renewable energy systems to clients across Canada.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for renewable energy and will support our growing business by managing engineering, procurement, and construction of new renewable energy systems. The position will involve the following:

Design Management

• Understanding the broad principals of electrical, civil and structural engineering including knowledge regarding the relevant IEC, cUL, & CSA standards.
• Working with Natural Forces Solar's design team, third party engineering consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the timely preparation & submission of engineering drawing packages and shop drawings.
• Value engineering based on project requirements, restrictions, & client preferences.

Permitting & Approvals

• Identifying & understanding existing regulations and zoning policies in various jurisdictions.
• Managing the preparation, submission, and processing of grid interconnection applications and municipal building & development permit applications.

Project Planning

• Working with Natural Forces Solar's Safety team to prepare project safety plans & ensuring all project stakeholders fully understand project safety requirements
• Prepare project budgets, work breakdown structures, responsibility matrices, & schedules
• Analyzing factors that can influence project costs, schedule, quality, and risk
• Preparing & distributing solicitation documents to consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Preparing construction & procurement contracts, supplemental conditions, and other necessary commercial schedules
• Evaluating subcontractor quotations against solicitation documents
• Leading negotiations & contract clarifications

Client Relations

• Reviewing & discussing technical submission and project plans with clients to ensure that their requirements are met
• Discuss costs & benefits of options with clients in a clear & concise manner
• Providing regular updates to clients during the planning & execution phases of their projects

Procurement Management

• Working alongside Natural Forces Solar's Operations team to ensure the timely delivery of shipments to project sites
• Ensuring shipments are inspected upon arrival to the project site to ensure materials are present & in good condition

Construction Management

• Managing subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule and on budget
• Managing Natural Forces Solar's installation crews and third-party subcontractors to ensure systems are installed according to manufacturer's and engineer's specifications
• Completing job-site set-up, site safety orientations, and toolbox talks, as required
• Completing on-site quality & safety audits and problem solving, as required

Other duties:

• Attending monthly JOHS Committee meetings and providing feedback to Natural Forces Solar's Safety coordinator
• Maintaining and enhancing Natural Forces Solar's robust commitments to safety and strong safety culture
• Providing regular updates to Natural Forces Solar Management during the planning & deployment phases of projects
• Employing continuous improvement best practices to provide relevant feedback to other Natural Forces Solar team members on topics such as design, component selection, subcontractor performance, scheduling, etc.
• Assisting Natural Forces Solar's Design team by staying up to date on new renewable energy products and technologies that are entering the market and helping to determine if they are appropriate for upcoming projects

Education & Experience

• University degree or college diploma in science, engineering, technology, construction management, or other relevant fields
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the construction industry
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience with interpreting engineering drawings
• Highly organized & strong attention to detail
• Able to travel regularly within Atlantic Canada

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our clean energy mission. Natural Force Solar provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We celebrate diversity and commit to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Natural Forces Solar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.