Our employees are enthusiastic about renewable energies. Contributing to climate protection and the development of a sustainable energy supply is a big motivator to us. We put great value on a friendly and open work culture, where each one of us is committed to the success of our projects. Personal responsibility and accountability are more important to us than status symbols.
Project Manager (m/w/d) Renewable Energy Development
ABO Energy • Halifax
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Full-time
Halifax
from today
Work with us on a sustainable energy supply!
ABO Energy, formerly known as ABO Wind, is a globally successful renewable energy developer that was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. Out of its office locations in 16 countries worldwide, the company has developed and sold wind, solar, storage, and biogas projects with a capacity of more than 5,000 megawatts. We have also constructed approximately half of these projects. Our team works with enthusiasm on site acquisition, planning, engineering, financing, and the construction of facilities for a sustainable energy supply.
ABO Energy Canada was founded in 2017, with offices in Calgary, Halifax, and St. John’s. At ABO Energy, renewables are our DNA.
Project Manager (m/w/d) Renewable Energy Development
ABO Energy Canada values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all that we do, think, and pursue. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected - a workplace where every employee feels invited and safe to be and express themselves so they can reach their full potential and help ABO to achieve its business goals.
Your passion
- You lead in acquisition of land, development, engineering, and permitting wind, solar, and energy storage projects across Eastern Canada
- You identify sites with good renewable resource, access to electrical grid, landowner support, and high constructability to develop competitive projects
- You create and update schedules, budgets, and spend forecasts
- You are responsible to secure and maintain land rights; Land lease negotiation and liaison with landowners, agents, and solicitors
- You are engaging and managing external consultants
- You consult with local government councils, grid operators and regulatory bodies
- You are the liaison with local communities, First Nations communities, and other stakeholders
- You manage public relations including holding open houses and conducting local stakeholder consultation
- You answer internal and external inquiries related to planning and technical project issues
- You review and assess technical documents from internal subject matter experts and external consultants
- You cooperate closely with the German and other Canadian offices
Your qualification
- You have an academic degree preferably with a discipline in sustainable energy, engineering, or science
- You have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in power and/or renewable industry on complex projects including project development, management, coordination, or oversight
- Your utility/power sector experience would be considered an asset
- Your experience with greenfielding wind and solar projects in Canada would be considered an asset
- Your Construction/Execution experience would be considered an asset
- You have excellent English language skills; German would be considered an asset
- You are enthusiastic about the future of renewable energy and are dedicated to pursuing a career in sustainable energy
- You are knowledgable of provincial and federal legislation regarding renewable energy development & experienced in regulatory permitting
- You have experience working with First Nations and Indigenous communities
- You have the ability to accurately record, review and prepare technical documentation
- You have a proven ability to perform interdisciplinary work
- You have strong time management and organizational skills
- You have strong entrepreneurship and negotiation skills, especially when dealing with landowners and consultants
- You are willing to travel on an as-needed basis, including travel to other ABO offices
We are looking forward to receive your application via e-mail at canada@aboenergy.com
Don't match all the qualifications?
At ABO Energy, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're interested in a position, apply - even if your previous work experience doesn't match all the qualifications. You could be just the right candidate for this or any other position!
Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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Henri Bechtoldt
Good reasons for joining ABO Energy
We are a dynamic company and rely on appreciation and trust. The work at ABO Energy is not defined by hierarchies, but by competencies and the common will to successfully contribute to the global clean energy transition.
13th month salary
20 Days Leave
ABO Energy retirement/savings contribution
ABO Energy-paid health and dental benefits coverage
Continuing Training and Enablement
Cycle to Work
Discretionary bonus based on annual company performance
Gym Membership
Hybrid Work – not for all job roles
Kitchens with free coffee and tea
Paid Vacation and Flex Days
Parking for employees
Public transportation friendly office
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Working at ABO Energy
Committed Employees and Flexible Processes
Our colleagues not only feel responsible for their own tasks, but also keep the company’s wellbeing in mind. This entrepreneurial mindset means that we are constantly improving our work processes – regardless of responsibilities – and adapting them to changing requirements.
Interdisciplinary Work
Central work is carried out in interdisciplinary project groups in which planners, business experts, electrical and civil engineers jointly consider how best to implement our wind, storage, and solar projects. The work is not defined by hierarchies, but by competencies and the common will to successfully contribute to the clean energy transition.
