Project Manager

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­Project Manager
Competition #: NLH-NR-26-037
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

­You will join a multi-discipline team supporting non-regulated project execution activities related primarily to Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls and the Soldiers Pond Synchronous Condenser facility.

­Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes of work;
• Create and execute project work plans, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• Prepare tender packages & requests for proposals (RFP's);
• Initiate and monitor all aspects of projects to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets;
• Ensure project change requests are properly evaluated, authorized, communicated and reflected in the active project budget and schedule;
• Identify and respond to issues, implement timely interventions or escalate as required to ensure project outcomes comply with project plans;
• Ensure that terms of agreements are understood and fully respected;
• Communicate with Operations on a regular basis;
• Regular travel to the Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls and Soldiers Pond facilities to monitor construction activities, verify project progress and provide support to site teams;
• Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches and sharing best practices with other project teams;
• Other duties as assigned.

­What We're Looking For:

• Experience in managing electrical, mechanical or civil projects;
• Proven capability to direct and supervise consultants and contractors during the completion of specific engagements;
• Experience in preparation of project cost estimates, schedules and resource requirements;
• Proven and demonstrated communication skills.

­What You'll Need:

• Engineering Degree from a recognized university (Washington Accord signatory);
• Professional Engineer registered with PEGNL (Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador);
• Eight (8) years or more experience in construction projects;
• Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
• Project management certification is considered desirable;
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
• Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources;
• Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• A valid driver's license is required;
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote operations and construction sites.

CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.