Project Manager – St. John's and Project Sites
About the role
Dovre Groups is pleased to present the following contract opportunity Project Manager in St. John’s and project sites in NL Estimated Start: March 2026
Function Our client and its subsidiaries require the services of one individual to join its engineering and project management team. The individual will support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget;
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, including regular reporting to client’s leadership;
- Oversee and review tender packages, participate in contract evaluation and award processes, ensuring quality and value
- Manage project teams, including internal engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives;
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams;
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, and maintain the project risk register throughout the project lifecycle;
- Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, ensuring that approved project changes are reflected in the active budget and schedule;
- Ensure contractor compliance with Contractor Safety Management Plan and corporate and Contractor HSE policies;
- Lead project closeout activities, ensuring smooth transition of completed assets to operations;
- Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches, and sharing best practices with other project teams;
- Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with client’s project management requirements;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred;
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience in hydro-electric facilities or electrical utility projects;
- Strong background in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary project teams (e.g., electrical, civil, mechanical) and collaborating with design and construction groups;
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects on operational industrial sites, including contractor supervision and adherence to site-specific safety requirements;
- Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands.
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@dovresolutions.com
Shauna Pierce
Senior 360 Recruiter
About Dovre
Dovre is the name of the most famous mountains in Norway and represents an everlasting solid foundation. Dovre supports our clients with the same solid foundation for decision making and execution for their most challenging projects.
Dovre provides high value advisory services, project management solutions and professional project personnel. We partner with leading private and public organizations, ensuring successful development and execution of major projects. Dovre support an environmental and socially sustainable future.
Dovre has offices in Canada, Norway, Singapore and the United States. We employ more than 700 project professionals and execute assignments in more than 20 countries.
Dovre is part of the NYAB Group
Project Manager – St. John's and Project Sites
About the role
Dovre Groups is pleased to present the following contract opportunity Project Manager in St. John’s and project sites in NL Estimated Start: March 2026
Function Our client and its subsidiaries require the services of one individual to join its engineering and project management team. The individual will support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget;
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, including regular reporting to client’s leadership;
- Oversee and review tender packages, participate in contract evaluation and award processes, ensuring quality and value
- Manage project teams, including internal engineers, contractors, and consultants, to achieve project objectives;
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams;
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, and maintain the project risk register throughout the project lifecycle;
- Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, ensuring that approved project changes are reflected in the active budget and schedule;
- Ensure contractor compliance with Contractor Safety Management Plan and corporate and Contractor HSE policies;
- Lead project closeout activities, ensuring smooth transition of completed assets to operations;
- Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches, and sharing best practices with other project teams;
- Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with client’s project management requirements;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred;
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience in hydro-electric facilities or electrical utility projects;
- Strong background in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary project teams (e.g., electrical, civil, mechanical) and collaborating with design and construction groups;
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects on operational industrial sites, including contractor supervision and adherence to site-specific safety requirements;
- Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands.
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@dovresolutions.com
Shauna Pierce
Senior 360 Recruiter
About Dovre
Dovre is the name of the most famous mountains in Norway and represents an everlasting solid foundation. Dovre supports our clients with the same solid foundation for decision making and execution for their most challenging projects.
Dovre provides high value advisory services, project management solutions and professional project personnel. We partner with leading private and public organizations, ensuring successful development and execution of major projects. Dovre support an environmental and socially sustainable future.
Dovre has offices in Canada, Norway, Singapore and the United States. We employ more than 700 project professionals and execute assignments in more than 20 countries.
Dovre is part of the NYAB Group