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 minimal escalation.
- Manage project procurement activities including vendor and subcontractor selection negotiation and issuance of subcontracts and purchase commitments equipment and material ordering submittals approvals and delivery schedules.
- Ensure effective project document control including contracts drawings submittals RFIs changes schedules commissioning documentation and other project records in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.
- Oversee project construction engineering start-up and commissioning to ensure compliance with contract documents specifications applicable federal provincial and municipal codes bylaws engineering standards installation requirements and accepted industry practices.
- Maintain and enforce the highest standards of health and safety ensuring company staff consultants subcontractors and trades comply with applicable legislation company requirements and industry standards.
- Provide technical oversight (through the support of the Lead Technical Specialist team) of the design engineering installation start-up functional testing and commissioning of central utility plants HVAC building automation renewable energy energy storage and on-site generation systems.
- Ensure engineering and commissioning activities achieve the required functional energy and performance outcomes and continuously improve design construction and commissioning practices to increase project efficiency and reliability.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients consultants utilities equipment manufacturers subcontractors and trades. Lead project communications stakeholder coordination and progress meetings and ensure all parties clearly understand project requirements and expectations.
- Work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to identify best-value solutions value-engineering opportunities and implementation strategies that meet the objectives established in the project charter.
- Coordinate customer training system turnover and project close-out requirements to support successful transition to operations.
- Support projects during the energy audit feasibility and development stages providing constructability implementation and delivery expertise related to scope definition vendor and partner selection cost estimating scheduling value engineering and risk assessment.
- Support account executives sales and business-development teams in preparing project estimates feasibility studies proposals and RFP responses and participate in customer presentations as required.
- Seek opportunities to accelerate implementation and realization of energy carbon and operating-cost savings during the construction period while maintaining safety quality contractual requirements and project economics.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve project productivity construction sequencing energy-load scheduling delivery efficiency and overall project performance.
- Serve as a leader and mentor to project delivery staff supporting the professional development and growth of junior team members and strengthening overall project-delivery capability.




- Conduct all project activities with a high standard of ethics professionalism and commercial accountability while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
- Support strategic corporate and subsidiary initiatives as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

- Cooperate and support interdepartmental interdivisional intercompany goals directives and initiatives endorsed by the Corporation as and when required.
- Support the VP Clean Infrastructure Solutions and President Energy Solutions with business development planning and activities such as presentations strategy or negotiations that may assist building sales pipeline and closing contracts.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

- 10 years of Project Management experience in the built environment with projects that include Energy Performance Contract project management Mechanical / Plumbing Retrofits HVAC controls renewables and general construction
- Demonstrated ability to lead manage and foster cohesive teamwork with a team of direct reports with responsibility for their career growth training and annual performance evaluations.
- Professional presence with strong oral and written communication skills to prepare reports briefing notes and presentations and to liaise with consultants/contractors partners and clients
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills to discuss and resolve issues encourage good working relationships and performance to deliverables
- Critical persuasion and negotiation skills to obtain agreement on incorporating contract changes that may have impacts on schedules deliverables and budget
- Must have the ability to communicate technical solutions to a non-technical
- Proficient in Project Management software (MS Project) and financial accounting
- Comfort and capability using MS Office tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
- Licensed Eng. (Ontario) required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred/an asset
- CEM designation an asset
- IHSA - Supervision certificate
- Knowledge and experience with Procore an asset
- Valid Ontario Drivers license
- Specific experience in Healthcare and Higher Education work environments is an asset
- Performance Contracting/ESCo experience an asset

Whats in it for you

- An opportunity to join a dynamic fast-paced energy transition company with true climate responsibility impact

- Competitive salary and total comp package
- A team-oriented inclusive solutions-oriented work culture

- RRSP program with employer match

- Company-paid extra Blackstone days off
- Fitness Club & Bike Share subsidy

- A fully funded employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support massage therapy and others)
- DEIB Committee
- Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line at Eglinton Station

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender race ethnicity disability sexual orientation religion marital status or age. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued respected and heard and can be their best selves at work. Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we our Corporate ESG reporthere.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support activities such as application screening and candidate assessment. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human representatives of the Company.

Required Experience:

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📌 Director, Project Management (Toronto)
🏢 Blackstone Energy
📍 Toronto