Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join its engineering and project management team. The individual will support the execution of hydroelectric projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, including regular reporting to leadership
• Oversee and review tender packages, participate in contract evaluation and award processes
• Manage project teams, including internal engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, and maintain the project risk register throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, ensuring that approved project changes are reflected in the active budget and schedule
• Ensure contractor compliance with the Contractor Safety Management Plan and corporate and Contractor HSE policies
• Lead project closeout activities, ensuring smooth transition of completed assets to operations
• Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches, and sharing best practices with other project teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience in hydroelectric facilities or electrical utility projects
• Strong background in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary project teams (e.g., electrical, civil, mechanical) and collaborating with design and construction groups
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects on operational industrial sites, including contractor supervision and adherence to site-specific safety requirements
• Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands
Anticipated end date: December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension.
