Project Manager – Diesels – St. John's, NL
Introduction
Dovre Group is pleased to offer the following opportunity: Project Manager – Diesels
Anticipated Start Date: January 2026
Duration: One year
Function
Our Client and its subsidiaries require the services of one intermediate or senior project manager to join its team to support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, subject to budget approval of planned capital projects. In particular, the project manager will support the execution of the 2026 Rural Generation program for Diesel plants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete project scope statements;
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
- Set up project work orders;
- Develop realistic schedules in conjunction with the project team to complete projects;
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes of work;
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) through continual improvement and active participation in corporate HSE processes;
- Initiate and monitor all aspects of projects to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets;
- Ensure project change requests are properly evaluated and authorized;
- Ensure all approved changes are communicated to the project team and reflected in the active project budget and schedule;
- Ensure that potential impacts of project changes from cost, schedule, safety and quality/reliability perspectives are identified and communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner;
- Establish and manage project risk registers;
- 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 or commitments are understood and fully respected;
- Ensure that work packages are developed and leveraged by the project team;
- Determine insurance requirements for projects in consultation with Hydro’s Risk and Insurance Division;
- Establish the necessary level of site presence during project execution;
- Manage the commissioning phase of the work;
- Complete monthly capital reports and accruals;
- Ensure continual improvement is nurtured through lessons learned sessions, supporting innovative approaches and communication to other project teams; and
- Communicate with Operations/End User Client on a regular basis.
Requirements
An experienced project manager with utility experience, and experience working with diesel generation equipment and around diesel plants. Experience completing work in isolated communities would be an asset. A professional engineer is preferred, but other candidates will be considered based on secondary education and work experience
Offer
Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.
Information
For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Group, please contact:
Geanine McGrath
Recruitment Manager
geanine.mcgrath@dovregroup.com
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