Job Description

NSB Omega is searching for Project Managers (Generation & Exploits Capital Program) for our MAJOR Utilities client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

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 the Client'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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Engineering Degree (electrical, mechanical, or civil), Technologist (electrical, mechanical, or civil) or equivalent experience in project management; Expert knowledge of project management processes required to support project execution; Experience working in the utilities industry in a capital project environment is considered an asset; Extensive experience managing project budgets, schedules and project risks; Experience leading project teams, managing contractors, promoting safety culture, and adherence to industry standards; Has good technical writing skills and can communicate effectively with the project team and key stakeholders; Has kept up to date on latest construction techniques and industry trends concerning labor, equipment and material lead times; Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling and the development of project plans; A strong knowledge of Primavera; and Proficient with MS Office Suite products

Duration

1 Year(With Possibility of Extension)

Location

St. John's, NL