Project Development Manager

Peak Power is a North American cleantech company providing end-to-end battery energy storage solutions for large commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilitiesoperatingin IESO, ISO-NE, PJM, and NYISO. Powered by industry-leading peak forecasting and market intelligence, we help large energy users significantly reduce electricity costs, unlock new revenue streams, and achieve sustainability goals. Through strategic investor partnerships, we remove capital cost barriers with zero-capex energy storage offered through a shared-savings model, aligning with customer success by prioritizing battery performance. The Opportunity Reporting to the COO the Project Development Manager will be pivotal in driving the execution and delivery of day-to-day operations of Peak's electric asset portfolio. You will lead the project initiation in the delivery system, defining the project calendar and work breakdown structure, and defining deliverable acceptance and reporting procedures. You willleverageyour understanding of Independent Electricity Systems Operator (ISO) electricity markets, energy storage, and power systems to establish the processes to support the delivery of operational excellence develop and position Peak's electric asset portfolio. Our new Project Development Manager, Energy Storage will: Deliver You have excellent time management, prioritization, and project management skills to ensure operational performance targets and project milestones are met or exceeded. Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms. Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation. Conduct due diligence on potential projects, evaluate the suitability ofidentifiedsitesandparticipatein due diligence review and analysis of various reports (i.e.environmental, geo-tech, etc.) Define in advance the acceptance criteria for each project deliverable, works with the team to establish delivery dates for each deliverable, and oversee the review of client deliverables to ensure they meet all client acceptance criteria, securing sign-off on each deliverable as defined in the SOW Report You willmonitorand report on progress, methodically evaluate processes and systems to improve efficiency; and implement processes that provide transparency and tracking Lead project status update meetings with management, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties,facilitatingdiscussions with a detailed project plan and high-level status dashboard. Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders and project financing needs Review and manage EPC Contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, andpermitcompliance Collaborate You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective operations that require input, buy-in, and execution across multiple departments, as well as customer and stakeholder communications. Maintain and develop relations with Battery OEM and balance of plant vendors Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a company representative for interactions with landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and other stakeholders Coordinate activities of an internal team of project engineering, construction management, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff, as well as deliverables of EPC Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory andpermittingauthorities Grow You are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to create value towards Peak Power’s long-term vision foroptimizingpowerutilizationand energy storage. You will proactivelyidentifyopportunities to improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability and contribute to Peak Power’s electric asset portfolio growth. What you bring to Peak Power: The experience 5-7+ years of professional experience in a project development or related role 3-5+ Years of Experience in developing and constructing behind and in front of the meter energy storage projects. Experience in wind & solar projects is an asset Familiarity with battery storage design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skill Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive-level reporting that ensure timely action and decision-making in time-pressured scenarios. Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Knowledge of NFPA 855 & UL 9540 Proficiencyin MS project and Office Suite The drive and curiosity. You have a roll up your sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support team success. You are passionate aboutcontributing toinnovative solutions to climate change. The flexibility. You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. Peak’s assets arelivethroughout the year, and work schedules may vary according to the changing operational needs. This position normallyworksa non-traditional work week. So why Peak Power? We’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy. How we invest in our team: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. You’re Covered. Comprehensive benefits from Day 1. Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break. We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback. Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power. Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between! Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends. Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey. At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our total compensation package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off,Sales Commission Plan, participation in the organization’s equity incentive plan, along withadditionalperksdesigned to support your well‑being and professional growth. The base salary range for this role is$90,000 - 130,000, which reflects differences in experience, skills, and qualifications that candidates may bring to the position. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the hiring process. These tools help our recruitment team by organizing and reviewing candidate information, but they do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your information is used, please reach out to us. This posting is for an existing vacancy . #J-18808-Ljbffr