About the Role
Reporting to the Geothermal Team Lead, the Project Manager, Geothermal is responsible for managing geothermal exploration and investigation projects. The Project Manager, Geothermal will lead and work closely with a team of Project Coordinators and our Exploration Geologist. This role will also manage early feasibility and development stage projects for a range of ‘value-added’ community-based initiatives related to geothermal energy. These ‘value-added’ initiatives may extend to agricultural initiatives, greenhouse development, spa development, hydrogen generation, lithium extraction, among others.
Be sure to also check out this TEDx Talk about Why Canada Should Exploit Geothermal Technology from our Geothermal Team Lead, Kassy Harbottle: TEDx Video
What You Will Be Doing
Engage communities at all project stages, including updating outreach material, preparation for community presentations and ongoing communication with contacts, community liaisons.
Develop and track project schedules with the support of the Project Coordinator.
Support team members in task execution as needed and hold ultimate accountability for delivering high quality and community-specific deliverables.
Adapt and develop departmental processes and documentation.
Provide professional development encouragement to team members.
Provide monthly project status reports tailored to relevant stakeholders.
Supervise field staff to document daily site activities, and to develop and implement Quality Assurance on behalf of the engineering team (third-party) as required.
Ensure adequate systems are in place for documentation and communication flow including document control of geothermal exploration analysis and results.
Coordinate with different internal teams to schedule site visits at appropriate times.
Support business development and value-added opportunities for client and Company consideration on an opportunistic basis.
Participate in a safety-first mindset, and work with site personnel to encourage a culture of safety.
Other duties, tasks and projects as assigned by your manager.
What You Will Need
3 to 5 years’ experience in relevant geology or drilling role, engineering consulting, and/or project management.
Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences, engineering, renewable energy, or another related field.
Experience advancing community infrastructure or renewable energy projects from development.
Demonstrated project management experience in community and/or industrial development or construction settings with project values in the $1M-$100M range.
Management and leadership experience including project development, resourcing, mentorship, and team skills development within a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong and diverse understanding of techno-socio-economic aspects of project development.
Experience collaborating with, and working for, Indigenous communities and clients is an asset.
Experience with geothermal exploration techniques is an asset.
Experience identifying, securing, and managing funding from government and non-governmental granting organizations.
Experience with project permitting and land management is an asset
PMP and/or P.Eng designation is an asset.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work, split between home office and corporate office.
Full-time role, Monday to Friday, with office hours falling within 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Some travel will be required to field assignments across BC, including remote communities, requiring a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Application Information:
If this opportunity to work with an environmentally focused, growing company with a culture that values innovative problem solving, please apply with your resume and cover letter here.
This posting will remain open until the end of day on May 1, 2023
We look forward to connecting with you!
We value employment equity and encourage applications from indigenous applicants. If you have any questions about the job posting or the process, please reach out to daniel@engagedhr.com, daniel@engagedhr.com