Senior Project Manager

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­Senior Project Manager
Competition #: NLH-RE-26-142
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.

­Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is offering a challenging and exciting opportunity to join our team. Working in a creative, fast-paced environment, you'll be part of transforming the future of the province's energy sector. Our long-term plan includes an ambitious major capital program to rebuild, renew and replace portions of our installed asset base.

­Working within Hydro's Major Projects team, this position will ensure that projects are delivered successfully for the Utility. This position is responsible for the overall delivery of the assigned project which can consist of multiple projects with varying scope, complexity and budget. Responsibilities may span from planning to the detailed engineering phase and through to completion. The incumbent will rely on strong operational and corporate interfaces to complete the required scope.

­Key Responsibilities:

• Project management and overall delivery responsibility for assigned projects with capital costs between $50 million or exceeding $1 billion in total value;
• As a senior resource this position will aid in providing direction and recommendations to the overall Major Projects leadership team on project management, contracting, and governance approaches;
• Point of contact between the Major Project team and corporate departments with respect to technical details and project requirements;
• Ensure work incorporates the Corporation's Safety and Health Program, Environmental Management Program, and Project Management Systems;
• Provides appropriate guidance, mentoring, coaching and performance feedback to a diverse, multidiscipline team with varying degrees of experience to ensure staff performance is optimized and performance issues are dealt with in an effective manner;
• Participate in any required third-party reviews, regulatory reviews, technical sessions, or hearings for Major Projects;
• Identify cost and schedule drivers and implement associated optimization opportunities;
• Work with Project Controls to ensure effective cost and schedule control, including schedule and cost trend reviews. Monitor project deliverables and milestones and ensure compliance with baseline schedules;
• Identify changes and subsequent management of approved changes, in accordance with project protocols;
• Identify delivery risks and develop/implement associated risk management plans;
• Identify opportunities for improvement with respect to health, safety, environment, and quality;
• Ensure adequate resources are assigned to ensure deliverables are produced in accordance with required schedule;
• Ensure internal and external interfaces are clearly identified and scheduled with responsibility allocated;
• Lead member in development of contracting strategies, contract formation and negotiation.
• Following contract award work with team to ensure obligations of both Company and Contractor are adhered to for the project;
• Work with Project Engineer(s) and Engineering resources to ensure proper oversight of technical specifications, quality assurance/control and turnover to operations;
• Support Site Engineer/ Construction Engineers to determine the need for design and construction specialist and inspectors as required;

­What We're Looking For:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong negotiating skills;
• Strong cost/schedule analytical skills;
• Strong planning, budgeting and organizational skills;
• A team focused approach and collaborative nature is required.

What You'll Need:

• Degree in engineering, engineering technology, or other relevant education as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset.
• Extensive project management background (15 - 20 years) on large engineering and construction projects with a focus on Electric Utility infrastructure with a preference on large scale transmission system construction;
• Extensive background on managing and overseeing Major Projects within an owner's team atmosphere;
• Demonstrated leadership skills in developing and leading diverse work team;
• Experience with large national and international construction contractors is considered an asset;
• Experience with multiple forms of project delivery model, contracting strategies, and compensation model;
• Ability to train/mentor personnel in the application of Project Control processes.

CLOSING DATE: October 5, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.­ There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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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.