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Project Manager (Operations)

Lulu Island Energy Company (LIEC)is a leader in developing district energy systems that reduce carbon emissions, while delivering affordable and reliable heating and cooling. LIEC is committed to providing efficient energy services for space heating, cooling and domestic hot water, providing reliable, resilient local energy, and operating and maintaining low carbon energy systems.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Operations and Business Development, the Project Manager’s (Operations) primary responsibility will be to oversee the operations and maintenance of LIEC’s district energy systems. This position will also independently manage small plant upgrades and other minor capital projects to support the expansion of existing district energy systems. Prepare operating and maintenance budgets and make recommendations to senior staff.
Manage, administer and oversee operating partners and contractors to ensure the operation and maintenance of LIEC’s district energy systems is carried out as per the contracts and agreements.
Provide customer support and liaise with operating partners and contractors during service calls including emergency service responses.
Provide recommendations, technical information and evaluations relating to operations of district energy infrastructure to management based on standard industry practice.
Manage, administer and oversee minor district energy upgrade projects.
Manage permit application reviews and legal agreement execution.
Coordinate with developers, developers’ design teams, LIEC consultants and LIEC partners on the preparation of concept designs, feasibility analysis and financial models for district energy projects.
Provide support to senior staff and management with the negotiation of various agreements (i.e. memorandums of understanding, infrastructure, partnership and asset transfer agreements).
Work with finance team in preparing, tendering, and awarding RFP’s and contracts, soliciting expression of interests, planning and managing budgets, reviewing customer rates, managing customer reporting and billing.
Provide recommendations, technical information and evaluations relating to constructing district energy infrastructure and project feasibility to management and stakeholders, based on Master Municipal Construction Documents (Platinum Edition), Canadian Construction Documents.
Communicate, liaise, and direct the work of all relevant internal and external stakeholders and customers.

University Degree in Engineering or Applied Science, with registration in the relevant professional association in British Columbia, plus minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience in district energy operations and/or facilities management. An equivalent combination of education and experience on utility or large facility operations would also be considered. Experience in a municipal environment would be desirable.
Strong knowledge and expertise in the operations, maintenance and construction of district energy systems or large commercial/industrial facilities is desirable
Experience in preparing and/or reviewing operating and capital budgets and making recommendations to senior staff
Demonstrated experience with, ability in, and knowledge of project management, contract management, and negotiations for capital projects of varying type, size and complexity. Duties span the full project lifecycle, from preparing needs analyses and developing scope and schedules, to assisting with procurement, to detailed tracking of progress and forecasting final costs, to project close-out
Ability to make recommendations on alternate designs, differing material or methods, and choice of professionals for projects to ensure efficient use of resources
Technical skills in utility, municipal and/or building engineering; knowledge of relevant construction techniques
Knowledge of contract law and other regulatory and contract management risks and issues
Ability to lead and manage staff, outside project management service providers and LIEC partners in a collaborative team approach
Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and public, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare written reports and give presentations to a wide variety of audiences including public committees
Ability to satisfy a wide array of customer, environmental, code, and technical requirements or issues and develop creative solutions.
Positive attitude and ability to interact positively with stakeholders, and excel at customer service.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License for the Province of British Columbia

Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is recommended.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is considered an asset.
Knowledge of TSBC regulations is considered an asset.

Duties are mostly performed in an office environment, with some field work, including periodical visits to district energy plants, customer’s buildings and construction sites.
The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,” please submit your application by following the instructions below:
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