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 requiresleadershipinprojectmanagement best practices, contractor oversight,and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) excellence.

• Leadprojectsfrominitiationtocompletion,ensuringprojectsaredeliveredsafely,on time, and within budget;
• Developandmanageprojectscopes,schedules,and budgets,including regular reporting to NL Hydro leadership;
• Coordinatewithengineeringteamstoensureengineeringdesigns,specifications,and deliverables meet corporate standards and applicable codes.
• Overseeandreviewtenderpackages,participateincontractevaluationandaward processes, ensuring quality and value for NL Hydro;
• Manageprojectteams,includinginternalengineers,contractors,and consultants,to achieve project objectives;
• Conductregularsitevisitstomonitorconstructionactivities,verifyprojectprogress,and provide support to site teams;
• Identify,evaluate,andmitigateprojectrisks,andmaintaintheprojectriskregister throughout the project lifecycle;
• Facilitateeffectivecommunicationacrossstakeholders,ensuringthatapprovedproject changes are reflected in the active budget and schedule;
• Reviewandapprovetechnicaldocumentation,includingcommissioningproceduresand designs for communication equipment related to utilities.
• EnsurecontractorcompliancewithNLHydro’sContractor Safety Management Planand  corporate and Contractor HSE policies;
• Supportthedevelopmentoftechnicalspecificationsforcommunications equipment.
• Leadprojectcloseoutactivities,ensuringsmoothtransitionofcompletedassetsto operations;
• Promotecontinualimprovementthroughlessonslearned,innovative approaches,and sharing best practices with other project teams;
• SubmittimesheetsanddocumentationinaccordancewithNLHydro’sproject management requirements;
• Otherdutiesas assigned.

• Bachelor’sdegreeinengineeringandregisteredasprofessionalengineer(P.Eng) with the Professional Engineer sand Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association is preferred.
  
  Equivalent professional engineering (P. Eng) registration can be considered;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationfromthe
  
  Project
  
  Management Institute (PMI) or other similar PM certification is preferred;
• Strongknowledgeoftheprocurementandcontractingprocess,contractor management and contract negotiation skills;
• Strongexperienceinprojectcontrols,planning,scheduling,andestimatingis considered an asset;
• Provenexperiencemanagingcomplexprojectsinremote locations;
• Strong background in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary engineering project teams(e.g.,electrical,civil,mechanical) andcollaboratingwithdesignandconstruction groups;
• Demonstratedabilitytomanageprojectsonoperationalindustrialsites,including contractor supervision and adherence to site-specific safety requirements;