Project Manager – Terminals – St. John's

Introduction

Dovre Groups is pleased to present the following contract opportunity: Project Manager – Terminals in St. John’s NL 

Estimated Start: January 2026, one year duration

Function

Our client and its subsidiaries are seeking the services of six (6) intermediate and/or senior project managers to join its team to support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, subject to budget approval of 2026 planned capital projects. In particular, the project managers will support the execution of the 2026 Terminals program.

  • Manage several projects/programs concurrently at various stages of execution.
  • Participate in knowledge transfer activities from existing PMs, as required.
  • Complete Project Scope Statements (PSSs) for any newly assigned projects.
  • Develop realistic schedules, in conjunction with the project team, to complete projects.
  • Conduct bi-weekly progress update meetings with the customer, as required.
  • Conduct regular progress reviews with contractors.
  • Support the customer construction billing process by working with client’s Key Accounts Lead, as required.
  • Create and execute project work plans and revise, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Set up new project work orders, as required.
  • 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 and training activities.
  • Initiate and monitor all aspects of the project to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets.
  • Ensure Project Change Notices (PCNs) are properly prepared, evaluated, estimated (as required) 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 the customer and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Submit weekly timesheets to Hydro for accrual and invoice backup.
  • Establish and manage projects’ risk registers.
  • Identify and respond to issues, implement timely interventions or escalate, as required, to ensure project outcomes comply with project and customer plans.
  • Participate in incident analyses and Post Implementation Reviews to determine root causes and identify lessons learned.
  • 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 in consultation with client’s Risk and Insurance Division.
  • Establish the necessary level of site presence during project execution.
  • Plan and complete Field Safety Interactions.
  • Manage the commissioning phases of the work.
  • Complete training, as required.
  • Complete periodic reforecasts of project budgets.
  • Complete monthly capital reports.
  • Complete monthly commitment and accrual reports.
  • Complete year-end capital reports including variance explanations, as required.
  • Complete project closeout and asset assignment activities.
  • Ensure continual improvement is nurtured through lessons learned sessions, supporting innovative approaches and communication to other project teams.
  • Participate in Basis Of Estimate (BOE) reviews for input into future estimates.
  • Communicate with Operations on a regular basis. And
  • Participate in Weekly Terminals’ Checkpoints with Operations and the Newfoundland and Labrador System Operator.

Requirements

  • Experienced intermediate or senior project managers with electric utility experience at 46kV voltage level or above. 
  • Professional electrical engineers are 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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Location

ID

Job ID: #34761