Full-Time Senior Project Director

Deep Sky is at the forefront of addressing climate change. We develop and implement Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere. We are working on commercial-scale facilities across Canada.

As the Senior Project Director, you will lead the development and delivery of Deep Sky's critical infrastructure projects, including DAC facilities and sequestration sites.

This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and exceptional project management skills to oversee all project phases from concept design to commissioning and startup.

You will also build organizational capabilities to execute future mega-projects. This includes developing internal skills and aligning project development expertise with risk mitigation practices.

Project Development:

• Lead teams through design and execution planning, delivering cost and schedule estimates ahead of Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Manage site selection, power sourcing, structuring, and contracting for renewable energy integration.
• Drive pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design efforts.
• Collaborate with financial teams to refine financial models.
• Provide strategic recommendations to invest in team development.

Execution and Delivery:

• Oversee procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and project objectives.
• Manage EPC contractors for seamless execution, quality control, and safety compliance.

Strategic Focus on Depth and Breadth:

• Develop project development expertise holistically, including site selection, power structuring, financial modeling, and contracting.
• Ensure alignment of risks across project phases.
• Recommend and implement strategic over-investment in team building and development.

Stakeholder and Community Management:

• Engage with local communities and government agencies.
• Act as the primary interface with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project goals.

Team and Culture:

• Build, mentor, and lead teams to achieve project objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Be available on-site as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.

• Extensive experience leading teams through design and execution plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage pre-FEED and FEED phases.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale energy, infrastructure, or industrial construction projects.
• Deep understanding of EPC processes.
• Hands-on experience leading commissioning and startup phases.
• Proficiency in managing relationships with local communities and government agencies.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of site selection, power sourcing, structuring, and contracting.
• Financial acumen, including proficiency in financial modeling and CAPEX management.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Willingness to spend time on-site.

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