Posted 9 months ago
Sr. Project Director
@ Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Director to lead a regional implementation team for utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects. The role covers schedules, budgets, scope changes, contract review and client negotiations, with frequent travel up to 50% of the time during peak periods. The posting offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses and a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop regional project implementation team
- Review and approve project schedules, budgets and scope changes
- Review contract documentation for EPC and battery supply agreements
- Negotiate and resolve conflicts with senior stakeholders
- Oversee project status reports and key performance indicators
Requirements summary:
- Engineering or business degree or diploma
- Minimum 10 years managing construction projects
- Minimum 5 years managing direct reports
- Experience with utility-scale renewable projects, preferably BESS
- Valid driver's licence with clean driving record
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 58 |
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Position Title: Senior Project Director
Department: Project Implementation, CS e-Storage
Reports To: General Manager of Project Implementation and Services
Position Summary:
The Senior Project Director will be responsible for overseeing a regional project implementation team that will include Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Construction Managers for BESS projects. Providing leadership and decision-making project scope including but not limited to schedules, budgets, changes / variations, and dispute resolution. The individual will liaise with internal departments (Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement), the client / owner, equipment suppliers, EPC’s / BOP’s and and various subcontractors. Department management, project management, contract review and EPC construction experience is required as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop regional project implementation team including Project Directors, Project Mangers, Project Coordinators and Construction Managers
Assist in creating Annual Operating Plans (resources, operating expenses) and then adhering to plan throughout calendar year
Review, approve, and provide decision making for project schedules, budgets (expenses), scope changes / variations, quality and risks
Determine and assign resources to cross-functional projects of high complexity working with internal departments including Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Commissioning, Service, Accounting, Legal and Procurement
Review and provide input on contract documentation including head agreements and schedules for EPC and battery supply contracts, EPC / BOP subcontracts and equipment supply agreements
Meet with senior level stakeholders (client, suppliers, internal) to negotiate and resolve conflicts
Assist in estimation of project costs and development of project schedules / timelines
Oversee and determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and determine key performance indicators to monitor performance
Organize project lesson learned reviews to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the CS e-Storage Code of Business Conduct
Adhere to and enforce of all health and safety rules and company policies
Complete other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements:
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil) or Business degree or diploma
Minimum 10 years experience in managing construction projects and 5 years managing direct reports
Experience with utility scale renewable construction projects, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems
Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual)
Strong negotiation, facilitation, risk management and consensus building skills
Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications is required
Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project schedules and associated project artifacts
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as required
Travel required to client and supplier facilities and sites under construction up to 50% of time during peak periods
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