Development Manager-Renewables

Development Manager Renewables

The Development Manager Renewables will be the responsible lead for the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) plants from initial concept through development construction commissioning and final operational handover. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering complex high-value energy infrastructure projects.

The Development Manager will work with a portfolio that will include GFL self-developed projects as well as co-developed projects through joint venture contracts. The role will require working closely with joint venture partners third-party operators and internal feedstock suppliers to ensure end-to-end success of each RNG plant commissioning.

This role reports to the VP Renewables Infrastructure and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management
  Own the entire project lifecycle for multiple RNG plant projects simultaneously with individual design capacities ranging from 1000 to 10000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm).

• Project Governance
  Implement and rigorously manage a structured stage-gate process ensuring all projects meet strict technical financial regulatory and environmental hurdles before advancing to the next phase.

• Design & Development

  • Oversee and/or direct engineering procurement and construction (EPC) activities.

  • Lead detailed design reviews equipment specification and vendor selection.

• Financial & Proforma Leadership

  • Collaborate with the Financial Team to develop and review detailed project proformas and financial models.

  • Utilize project-level data (CAPEX OPEX schedules) to help develop accurate proformas that ensure project viability and maximize return on investment (ROI).

  • Manage project budgets forecasts and schedules proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.

• Stakeholder Management
  Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams (Development Finance Operations) external partners regulatory agencies engineering firms and contractors.

• Risk Mitigation
  Identify potential project risks (technical commercial regulatory) and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.

• Commissioning & Handover
  Directly manage the full commissioning process for new RNG facilities ensuring performance guarantees are met and all systems are fully functional.

• Operational Transition
  Successfully execute the formal handover of commissioned operating plants to the dedicated Operations team including comprehensive training documentation and close-out procedures.

• Renewable Energy Expertise
  Apply in-depth knowledge of renewable energy project delivery specifically involving gas processing pipeline interconnection and associated regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience
  A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale complex industrial or energy infrastructure projects.

• Education
  Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Civil Electrical) Construction Management or a closely related technical field.

• Project Delivery Track Record

  • Demonstrated experience with the successful delivery of large infrastructure or renewable energy projects (e.g. biogas RNG solar wind).

  • Direct experience and demonstrated ability to build a project from concept to commissioning.

  • Specific verifiable experience in commissioning and final hand-off of operating plants to an operations team.

• Technical Knowledge
  Proven knowledge of gas processing technologies gas cleanup systems compression and interconnection standards.

Skills and Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional problem-solving and adaptability with the ability to manage complex technical issues where project parameters may shift due to site or feedstock conditions.

• Proven contract negotiation skills for EPC agreements major equipment purchases and external professional services.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data to executive leadership and technical information to field teams.

• Ability to mentor and lead multi-disciplinary teams (including internal engineers external contractors and field personnel) to achieve aggressive deadlines while championing a safety-first culture.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Primavera P6 Microsoft Project) and collaboration tools.

Additional Requirements

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification highly preferred.

• Ability to travel approximately 4050% to project sites across the region/country for site audits oversight and commissioning activities.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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