Project Manager

NSB Omega is searching for a Project Manager for our MAJOR Utilities Client in St. John's, NL. Assignment Description our Client and its subsidiaries are seeking one Project Manager to lead and support the execution of capital and operating projects in the terminal stations across Labrador. The position will be based in St. John’s, with regular travel to project sites in Labrador. The Project Manager will oversee the successful planning, execution, and closeout of terminal station projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, budgets, and timelines. The role requires leadership in project management best practices, contractor oversight, and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) excellence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 NL Hydro leadership; Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure engineering designs, specifications, and deliverables meet corporate standards and applicable codes. Oversee and review tender packages, participate in contract evaluation and award processes, ensuring quality and value for NL Hydro; 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; Review and approve technical documentation, including commissioning procedures and designs for communication equipment related to utilities. Ensure contractor compliance with NL Hydro’s Contractor Safety Management Plan and corporate and Contractor HSE policies; Support the development of technical specifications for communications equipment. 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; Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with NL Hydro’s project management requirements; Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree in engineering and registered as professional engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association is preferred. Equivalent professional engineering (P. Eng) registration can be considered; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or other similar PM certification is preferred; Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience; Strong knowledge of the procurement and contracting process, contractor management and contract negotiation skills; Strong knowledge of risk facilitation, risk management, and risk mitigation on complex projects; Strong knowledge in project scope definition, change evaluation and project change management; Strong experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and estimating is considered an asset; Proven experience managing complex projects in remote locations; Strong background in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary engineering 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; Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands. Duration 1 Year(With Possibility of Extension) Location St. John's, NL

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