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