Project Manager, Development - Contract

Introduction 

Atura Power owns and operates the largest fleet of combined‑cycle power plants in Ontario, with facilities across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor. This position is located in our project area of Timmins to Wawa, with routine trave to our corporate headquarters in Oakville, ON. Guided by our values, we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, and we always act with integrity. 

Join the team that powers the province! 

General Information 

This posting is in response to a vacancy. 

Contract role: 24 months 

Location: Timmins, Wawa, Sault St Marie, Sudbury 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Development, the Project Manager, Development - Contract leads the development and project management of wind and/or, solar projects from concept to start of construction. This role oversees technical workstreams, manages budget and schedule, external consultants, develops project strategies and, ensures alignment between engineering, commercial, approvals, Indigenous engagement, environmental, finance, and asset management. 

The Project Manager works closely with various business functions, including Commercial, Asset Management, Operations, Finance, Indigenous Relations, Environmental, etc., ensuring technical integrity and alignment with Atura Power’s growth strategy.  

Responsibilities 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Field & Contractor Management (Primary Focus) 

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of contractors, field service providers, survey crews, geotechnical teams, and engineering consultants. 

• Conduct site visits, field verifications, and early‑works oversight (surveying, geotech, site inspections, due diligence). 

• Ensure field work follows safety standards, permitting conditions, and environmental protocols. 

• Identify on‑site issues early and make practical, integrity‑based decisions to keep work progressing. 

Project Coordination & Technical Delivery Support 

• Support development of project schedules, site logistics plans, and work sequencing. 

• Track progress and provide weekly field updates, issues logs, and action trackers. 

• Assist with technical reviews (drawings, specs, reports) under guidance from senior PMs and engineers. 

• Coordinate information exchange between field teams, engineering partners, and internal stakeholders. 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Maintain weekly project schedule and monthly budget cashflows 

• Maintain field documentation, daily site reports, change logs, safety/quality notes, and contractor communications. 

• Prepare draft inputs for risk registers, cost updates, and decision summaries. 

• Help compile materials for governance checkpoints and internal reviews. 

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination 

• Support meetings with permitting authorities, utilities, municipalities, Indigenous partners, and landowners related to field activities. 

• Assist in managing OEM and contractor deliverables, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met. 

Proposal & Bid Development Support 

• Support preparation of bid submission materials: technical summaries, economic inputs, risk assessments, competitor intelligence, site assessments, and scoring analyses. 

• Coordinate internal review cycles, ensuring alignment across engineering, commercial, permitting, Indigenous engagement, and finance teams. 

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in energy, utilities, construction, or engineering-related project coordination. 

• Demonstrated experience working with contractors, field technicians, and site service providers. 

• Strong willingness to be in the field and solve practical problems under changing conditions. 

• Working knowledge of drawings, specs, and basic engineering concepts (wind, solar, thermal an asset). 

• Strong communication, integrity, and judgment, with the ability to escalate appropriately. 

• Able to work independently, take ownership, and “roll up your sleeves” to ensure work gets done. 

Preferred 

• Experience in renewable or conventional power development (solar, wind, BESS, gas, hydrogen). 

• Familiarity with GIS tools for site screening and analysis. 

• Experience with regulatory, permitting, environmental review, or interconnection processes. 

• Certificates such as PMP, CEM, or related technical credentials. 

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Power, Energy Systems, or related discipline.
  
• 4+ years of progressive analytical experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally for meetings, site visits, or engagement sessions. 

• Ability to successfully complete a security clearance/criminal record check. 

Travel Requirement 

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits, consultant management, stakeholder meetings, and industry engagement. 

Employment Equity & Inclusion 

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. 

Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused. 

Atura Power welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please message Human Resources through www.aturapower.com/contact-us/