Project Manager

All locations
  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Calgary, AB, Canada
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
6721
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

Are you ready to shape the future of energy by guiding high-impact M&A transactions across multiple energy technologies?

Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic deal-making, helping investors make smarter decisions in a rapidly evolving energy market?

DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a Project Manager with a strong technical background in energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar, storage, EV, decarb, mid-stream, thermal), and/or practical experience with project financing for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory Services team. Join us!

Our M&A team operates at the cutting edge of the energy industry providing technical due diligence and advisory services to diverse customers in the North American market and beyond, primarily in support of M&A transactions such as purchases, sales, divestments, and refinancing of projects and platforms. Our technical work contributes to the efficient functioning of the equity markets which are increasingly driving energy transactions in North America.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing project management and technical advisory services in support of customer M&A transactions. You will contribute to a high performing team by delivering customer value, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement.

This role ideally will be based at our DNV office in Toronto (ON), Montreal (QB) or Calgary (AB) presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within Canada.

What You'll Do

  • Lead overall project management and stakeholder communication as the key point of contact for the successful delivery of due diligence engagements. Identify technical risks and opportunities associated with potential investments, synthesize key findings, and clearly communicate impacts to customers
  • Leverage experience, expertise, and creative thought to deliver customer-centric technical analysis for energy and infrastructure projects. Typical scopes include evaluation of project risks and upside potential through:
    • Review of key project contracts describing interconnection, revenue, construction, and operations and maintenance
    • Validation of technical inputs in project financial models including estimation and review of construction and operating costs
    • Review of project designs and technologies
    • Operational evaluations including site inspections and interviews (both on-site and virtual), and review of operating history and asset management approach; and
    • Industry benchmarking analyses and development stage project screening studies
  • Prioritize QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment
  • Coordinate technical reviews among internal specialists including the civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, transmission, permitting teams, and other DNV disciplines
  • Perform portions of due diligence including contract and financial model review as well as other technical analysis (e.g., technology review, contract review, energy assessment)
  • Discuss and resolve technical issues in partnership with transaction stakeholders, including coordination of input on such issues from internal technical specialists, as necessary
  • Lead the reporting process, including writing, editing, and synthesizing inputs from technical disciplines into technical due diligence reports
  • Engage in dialogue with customers to understand their needs. Develop winning proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work, including creative tailoring and sequencing of work to meet budget and timeline requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation and refinement to meet the needs of an evolving marketplace
  • Support customers through the financial closings of projects
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts for the M&A team, such as tool development, process refinement, training, and lessons learned activities
  • Adhere to the DNV system for quality management, including liaising with QHSE leadership on developing procedures, instructions, guidelines, and checklists in order to ensure quality of services produced by the M&A team

Êtes-vous prêt à façonner l'avenir de l'énergie en guidant des transactions de fusions et acquisitions à fort impact sur plusieurs technologies énergétiques?

Prospérez-vous à l'intersection de l'expertise technique et de la négociation stratégique, aidant les investisseurs à prendre des décisions plus intelligentes dans un marché de l'énergie en rapide évolution ?

DNV Energy Systems North America recherche un chef de projet ayant une solide expérience technique en technologies énergétiques (par exemple, éolien, solaire, stockage, VE, décarboxylation, mid-stream, thermique), et/ou une expérience pratique en financement de projets pour notre équipe de services de conseil en fusions et acquisitions. Rejoignez-nous !

Notre équipe de fusions et acquisitions opère à la pointe de l'industrie énergétique, fournissant des services de due diligence technique et de conseil à des clients divers sur le marché nord-américain et au-delà, principalement en soutien aux opérations de fusions et acquisitions telles que les achats, les ventes, les cessions et le refinancement de projets et plateformes. Notre travail technique contribue au bon fonctionnement des marchés boursiers qui stimulent de plus en plus les transactions énergétiques en Amérique du Nord.

Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de fournir des services de gestion de projet et de conseil technique en soutien aux transactions de fusions et acquisitions clients. Vous contribuerez à une équipe performante en apportant de la valeur client, en favorisant la collaboration, en stimulant l'innovation et en identifiant des opportunités de croissance et d'amélioration de l'équipe.

Ce poste serait idéalement basé dans notre bureau DNV à Toronto (ON), Montréal (QB) ou Calgary (AB), avec un planning hybride dynamique où les employés passeront généralement trois (3) jours par semaine à travailler soit depuis un bureau DNV soit depuis un site/site client. Des détails supplémentaires concernant les exigences spécifiques au poste seront communiqués lors du processus d'entretien.

Le poste peut également être envisagé dans d'autres bureaux DNV au Canada.

Ce que tu vas faire

  • Dirigez la gestion globale du projet et la communication des parties prenantes comme point de contact clé pour la réussite des missions de due diligence. Identifier les risques techniques et opportunités liés aux investissements potentiels, synthétiser les principales conclusions et communiquer clairement les impacts aux clients
  • Misez à profit de l'expérience, de l'expertise et de la réflexion créative pour fournir des analyses techniques centrées sur le client pour des projets énergétiques et d'infrastructures. Les périmètres typiques incluent l'évaluation des risques du projet et du potentiel de croissance via :
    • Examen des contrats clés de projet décrivant l'interconnexion, le chiffre d'affaires, la construction, ainsi que l'exploitation et la maintenance
    • Validation des apports techniques dans les modèles financiers du projet, y compris l'estimation et la révision des coûts de construction et d'exploitation
    • Revue des conceptions et technologies de projets
    • Évaluations opérationnelles incluant les inspections de site et les entretiens (sur site et virtuellement), ainsi que la revue de l'historique opérationnel et de l'approche de gestion des actifs ; et
    • Analyses de benchmarking industriel et études de sélection de projets en phase de développement
  • Priorisez les considérations QHSE au sein de l'équipe afin d'assurer une exécution sûre et un environnement de travail sain
  • Coordonner les examens techniques parmi des spécialistes internes, y compris le génie civil et électrique, l'évaluation énergétique, la technologie, la transmission, les équipes d'autorisation et d'autres disciplines DNV
  • Effectuer des parties de la due diligence, y compris la revue des contrats et des modèles financiers ainsi que d'autres analyses techniques (par exemple, revue technologique, révision de contrats, évaluation énergétique)
  • Discuter et résoudre les questions techniques en partenariat avec les parties prenantes de la transaction, y compris la coordination des contributions de spécialistes techniques internes sur ces questions, si nécessaire
  • Dirigez le processus de rapport, y compris la rédaction, la révision et la synthèse des contributions des disciplines techniques en rapports de diligence raisonnable technique
  • Engagez un dialogue avec les clients pour comprendre leurs besoins. Développer des propositions gagnantes pour les champs d'application des services liés au travail de due diligence, incluant une adaptation créative et un séquençage des travaux pour répondre aux exigences budgétaires et de calendrier. Identifier des opportunités d'innovation et de perfectionnement pour répondre aux besoins d'un marché en évolution
  • Soutenir les clients lors de la clôture financière de projets
  • Participer aux efforts d'amélioration continue de l'équipe F&A, tels que le développement d'outils, l'affinement des processus, la formation et les activités de leçons apprises
  • Respecter le système DNV pour la gestion de la qualité, y compris la liaison avec la direction de QHSE pour élaborer des procédures, instructions, directives et checklists afin d'assurer la qualité des services produits par l'équipe F&A

What we offer

  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
  • Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
  • Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
  • Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
  • Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto): "DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the cities of Vancouver and Toronto, the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000 - $160,000.”

  • Congés payés généreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fériés de l'entreprise, jours personnels)
  • Plans d'avantages médicaux, dentaires et de la vue disponibles pour tous les employés
  • Programmes spéciaux – Programme d'aide aux employés et options pour les accidents et maladies graves pour vous et votre famille
  • Stratégies en milieu de travail pour les ressources d'aide mentale disponibles à tous les employés
  • Régime d'épargne-retraite enregistré (REER) avec contrepartie de l'entreprise
  • L'entreprise offrait des assurances-vie, des prestations d'invalidité de courte et longue durée
  • Programme d'aide à l'éducation
  • Emploi du temps flexible avec des opportunités hybrides
  • Réductions et récompenses consommateurs via notre BenefitsHub
  • Opportunités d'avancement

**Les avantages varient selon le poste, la titularisation, le lieu de placement et l'élection des employés**

DNV est un employeur fier d'égalité des chances, engagé à construire une main-d'œuvre inclusive et diversifiée. Tout emploi est décidé en fonction des qualifications, du mérite ou des besoins professionnels, sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, handicap ou statut de vétéran protégé.

Pour la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver) et l'Ontario (Toronto) : « DNV offre une fourchette de rémunération raisonnable pour ce poste. La rémunération réelle est influencée par un large éventail de facteurs, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les compétences, le niveau d'expérience et la localisation spécifique. Pour les villes de Vancouver et Toronto, la fourchette de salaire de départ pour ce poste est de 110 000 à 160 000 $. »

About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year university in a relevant field to include engineering, science, thermal generation, renewable energy, business or other related areas
  • 5+ years of applicable technical and project management experience in the thermal, solar, wind, storage, or energy/infrastructure industry in North America
  • Knowledge of the energy project lifecycle and associated items which may include project contracts (EPC, equipment procurement, interconnection, PPA, etc.), technology and design, energy production assessments and performance, financial modeling and economics (CapEx and OpEx), operations and performance, transmission/curtailment considerations, and common technical risks
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customer offices and sites, other office locations, and conferences, up to approximately 15% of the time
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English (The employee would be required to serve customers by email and by phone, both in Quebec, in the rest of Canada, and in the United States)
  • We conduct pre-employment background screening

“Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. If you prefer the process to be conducted in French, please inform us immediately. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.”

What is Preferred

  • Leadership skills, strong team mindset, and the ability to collaborate, motivate and lead by way of example
  • Commitment to customer centricity and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers
  • Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse customers and colleagues
  • Flexibility, resiliency and adaptability within a dynamic team environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset and digitally curious. Drive to learn, and collaboratively identify opportunities for improvements to process, tools, and offerings
  • Strong technical and organizational skills
  • Experience managing projects within the energy / infrastructure landscape

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

Ce qui est requis

  • Licence d'une université accréditée de quatre ans dans un domaine pertinent, incluant l'ingénierie, les sciences, la production thermique, les énergies renouvelables, le commerce ou d'autres domaines connexes
  • 5+ ans d'expérience technique et de gestion de projets applicable dans les secteurs thermique, solaire, éolien, du stockage ou de l'énergie/infrastructures en Amérique du Nord
  • Connaissance du cycle de vie des projets énergétiques et des éléments associés, qui peuvent inclure les contrats de projet (EPC, acquisition d'équipements, interconnexion, PPA, etc.), la technologie et la conception, les évaluations et performances de la production d'énergie, la modélisation financière et l'économie (CapEx et OpEx), les opérations et performances, les considérations de transmission/réduction, ainsi que les risques techniques courants
  • Maîtrise de la suite MS Office
  • Capacité à voyager au niveau national et international vers des bureaux et sites clients, d'autres bureaux et des conférences, jusqu'à environ 15 % du temps
  • Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en anglais (L'employé devra servir les clients par courriel et par téléphone, tant au Québec, qu'au reste du Canada et aux États-Unis)
  • Nous réalisons des vérifications préalables à l'embauche

« Étant donné que ce poste exige une maîtrise de l'anglais, le processus de recrutement se fera en anglais. Si vous préférez que le processus se déroule en français, veuillez nous en informer immédiatement. Dans ce cas, vous serez quand même évalué sur votre maîtrise de l'anglais pendant le processus. »

Qu'est-ce qui est préféré

  • Compétences en leadership, forte mentalité d'équipe, et capacité à collaborer, motiver et diriger par l'exemple
  • Engagement envers la centralité client et capacité démontrée à construire et maintenir des relations avec les clients
  • Capacité à travailler efficacement et professionnellement avec des clients et collègues divers
  • Flexibilité, résilience et adaptabilité au sein d'un environnement d'équipe dynamique
  • Mentalité d'amélioration continue et curiosité numérique. Volonté d'apprendre et d'identifier de manière collaborative des opportunités d'amélioration des processus, des outils et des offres
  • Solides compétences techniques et organisationnelles
  • Expérience de la gestion de projets dans le secteur de l'énergie et des infrastructures

**Les avantages liés à l'immigration, par exemple le parrainage de visa, ne sont pas disponibles pour ce poste**

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.