Project Manager – Network Services and Operational Technology – St. John's and Project Sites
Introduction
Dovre Groups is pleased to present the following contract opportunity: Project Manager – Network Services and Operational Technology in St. John’s
Estimated Start: January 2026, one year duration
Function
Our client is seeking Intermediate or Senior Project Managers to join its team to support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The project managers will support the execution of the 2026 Rural Generation program for the Network Services and/or Operational Technology capital work.
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 clients 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, in particular project management of Network Services work and/or Operational Technology work would be essential.
- Understanding the requirements around completing work in isolated communities would be considered an asset.
- Any communication engineering experience would also 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:
Shauna Pierce
Senior 360 Recruiter
shauna.pierce@dovregroup.com
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