Chief Executive Officer [EVREC ]

Abraxas Power Corp. and EDF Group are seeking a Chief Executive Officer for the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland.  This is a joint venture between these leading energy transition companies. 

Please note that EDF Renewables North America is is promoting and posting this opportunity on behalf of the joint venture and we are not accepting referrals from executive search firms or agencies. 

Reporting to the EVREC Board of Directors, the primary responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to oversee the development of the planned P2X project in Atlantic Canada, consisting of a utility scale wind + ammonia facility. This senior executive role has ultimate responsibility for the entire project organization through the development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and vision. The CEO will manage the project development team, forecast and maintain the budget, engage with internal and external stakeholders, guide external messaging, facilitate offtake, and progress other development activities required to reach Final Investment Decision (FID) for EVREC. The EVREC project consists of up to 3GW Wind, 2+ GW of Electrolysis, and 1MTPA of Ammonia at an expected cost of approximately $10B.

Position will be based in Houston, TX or Toronto, Canada with business travel expected to be 50% overall work time.  Business travel will include traveling to Newfoundland.

Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates in select locations.

• Oversee and manage the development of the project, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, supervise, and manage project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., COO, CFO, PMO, Project Managers, etc.) and outside partners such as EPC, subcontractors, consultants, clients, development partners; oversee project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning activities.
• Identify and prioritize key project development initiatives aligned with the company's strategic objectives
• Develop comprehensive project development plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure project alignment with business goals
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines and deliverables
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and external vendors
• Communicate project status updates and critical information effectively to the Board of Directors, and decisions to senior project management
• Address concerns and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project development team
• Provide guidance and support to project managers on complex technical or strategic issues
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success and identify areas for improvement
• Analyze project data to identify trends and implement process improvements to optimize project efficiency

Fiscal Responsibilities: Oversight and management of project budget, project schedule, project P&L; 3^rd party debt and equity financing, contractor payments; and project billings.

Supervision of Others

 Supervision and direction of project staff, including COO, CMO, CFO, Head of HR, Communications, PMO, as well as supervision of external project subcontractors and vendors.

Working Conditions: Work time will be spent both on project site (outdoor construction sites) and in an office environment. Travel is expected to be 50% of overall work time.

• Fifteen plus years of proven experience in project management with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects leading multiple disciplines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance in line with corporate goals
• Strategic thinking and ability to align project development with overall business objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools
• Financial acumen to manage project budgets and resource allocation effectively; ability to master the economics and financial model of the project
• Deep understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements

The preferred candidate will have experience leading the development of large-scale renewables and/or industrial production facilities from early stage through FID.