Director – Preconstruction

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Leads a team composed of strategic planner(s) and estimator(s) to support the development and execution of renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro). Oversees pre-construction planning, cost estimating, and project governance tools to ensure financial alignment and execution readiness. Collaborates cross-functionally with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project outcomes. Responsible for mentoring staff, maintaining market intelligence, and driving continuous improvement in planning and estimating processes.

Your day-to-day!

Project Planning

• Lead pre-construction planning from early development to execution readiness.
• Create and provide project governance tools as needed: execution plans, risk matrices, cost control systems.
• Develop and maintain risk registries and apply contingencies to estimates.
• Facilitate handovers between Development, Construction, and Operations and lead strategic planning team into the overall planning process from advanced development through construction.
• Report and align with development team to ensure project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined and achievable.
• Oversee integration of engineering deliverables into procurement and construction planning.
• Support value engineering and optimization efforts during the design process.
• Support due diligence during project acquisitions and portfolio reviews.
• Support permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder coordination to ensure pre-construction requirements are fully addressed.

Estimating & Budgeting

• Oversee development of competitive cost estimates for wind, solar, and hydro projects.
• Ensure alignment of budgets with scope, schedule, and market trends.
• Maintain pricing databases and cost libraries.
• Reconcile estimates with actuals and integrate lessons learned.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor industry trends, incentive programs, and pricing benchmarks.
• Engage in industry networking to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with major contract teams to define project-specific construction strategies.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and manage a team of estimators and strategic planners.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Promote continuous improvement in estimating tools and planning processes.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and/or construction of Wind and Solar projects in the United States and/or Canada.
• Minimum of 5 years in a role that required leadership, formal or functional.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A specialization in wind and solar energy, an asset.
• Experience in contract negotiations, an asset.
• Experience in storage projects, an asset.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of renewable energy project development.
• Service-oriented with commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-starter and energetic.
• Proficient with the MS Office suite (especially Microsoft Project, Visio and Excel).

Additional considerations!

• The position can be based in the company's Vancouver (BC) office. Other Innergex offices can be considered.
• This position is a M3 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, education, and relevant experience. We are committed to pay equity and take internal equity among current team members into account when determining any final offer.

To support pay transparency, the hiring range for this position is $150,000-$185,000 per year, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Your final base salary, if hired, will be determined by factors such as your skills, education, and experience, along with our commitment to internal equity.

Please note that it is not typical to hire at the top of the hiring range, as doing so limits opportunities for future salary growth. Innergex also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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