Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: St. John's

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Project Manager
Competition #: NLH--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 elevate 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

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.

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