Senior Project Manager

About Us

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management that sets a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver projects safely, on-time, and on-budget. We are experts in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects in mining, energy, road construction, and more.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of major utility projects for one of our clients in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This role will provide direction, supervision, business guidance, technical advice, and mentoring to multiple project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, and a proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This is a contract position with an anticipated start date of October 2026, and an end date of October 2027, with the possibility of extension. The estimated effort is 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, standard business hours.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications appear to be a strong fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish effective project organization through the identification of required project resources that is able to effectively support the delivery of the department's initiatives.
• Project management of assigned Major Projects scope, which may include individual project packages in excess of $100 million through to overarching responsibility of mega projects approaching or exceeding $1 billion in total value.
• Assigned projects could range from medium to high in complexity and could consist of multiple projects bordering on the program level of assignment.
• As a senior resource, this position will aid in direction and recommendations to the overall Major Projects leadership team on project management, contractual and governance approaches.
• Mentoring and developing of internal employees in an effort to develop project management knowledge within the company.
• Be available and participate in any required third-party reviews, regulatory, reviews, technical sessions or hearings for Major Projects.
• Proactive support of a safety culture where "Nobody Gets Hurt."
• Overall delivery responsibility and project management of assigned scope as required to include the management of other project managements within the team.
• Identify cost and schedule drivers and implement associated optimization opportunities.
• Work with Project Controls to ensure effective cost and schedule control, including schedule and cost trend reviews. Monitor project deliverables and milestones and ensure compliance with baseline schedules.
• Identify changes and subsequent management of approved changes, in accordance with project protocols.
• Organize and lead meetings related to delivery of project scope, working to resolve issues that could impact overall delivery.
• Be adaptable to tackling multiple projects of varying subject matter.
• Identify delivery risks and develop/implement associated risk management plans.
• Provide input into and develop progress reports as required.
• Ensuring opportunities for improvement with respect to safety and environment.
• Ensure adequate resources are assigned to ensure deliverables are produced in accordance with required schedule.
• Oversee Supplier's/Contractor preparation of documentation; in addition, perform review and coordinate comments.
• Ensure internal and external interfaces are clearly identified and scheduled with responsibility allocated.
• Interface with corporate departments (engineering, environment, safety, regulatory compliance, lands, etc.) to ensure all requirements are understood and met.
• Lead member in contract formation and negotiation. Work with contract administrators/buyer to ensure key procurement activities and recommendations are undertaken.
• Assist and lead, where applicable, in the approval of contracting strategies, final contracts for execution and required financial authorizations.
• Following contract award, work with team to ensure obligations of both Company and Contractor are adhered to for the project.
• Work with supplier/contractors and engineering to ensure proper quality assurance and control is in place within scope.
• Work with Project Engineer(s) and Engineering resources to ensure proper oversight of technical specifications, quality assurance/control and turnover to operations.
• Approval of contractor's project execution or construction management plan, if required.
• Approve suppliers and contractor Health & Safety and environmental plans.
• Support Site Engineer/Construction Engineers to determine the need for design and construction specialist and inspectors as required.
• Ensure work incorporates the Corporation's Safety and Health Program, Environmental Management Program, and Project Management Systems.
• Provides appropriate guidance, mentoring, coaching and performance feedback to a diverse, multidiscipline team with varying degrees of experience to ensure staff performance is optimized and performance issues are dealt with in an effective manner.

Education and Experience Required

• Extensive background (15 - 20 years) on large engineering and construction projects with a focus on Electric Utility infrastructure with a preference on large scale transmission system construction.
• Extensive background on managing and overseeing Major Projects within an Owner's team atmosphere.
• A focus on continual improvement is a priority of the role. The incumbent should have a solid grasp of advanced project management principles, along with having experience in successfully applying and advancing those principles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in developing and leading diverse work teams.
• Commercially astute individual with a strong background in cost/schedule analysis. Claims management experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with large national and international construction contractors is considered an asset.
• Experience with multiple forms of contracting including EPC, and compensation terms including unit rate, lump sum and reimbursable.
• Strong background in the application of Project Management Systems.
• Experience with working with a project controls team.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Solid understanding of Project Management norms and structures.
• Adaptability to perform in different work environments.
• Ability to train/mentor personnel in the application of Project Control Processes.
• Strong cost/schedule analytical skills.
• Strong planning, budgeting and organizational skills.
• A team focused approach and collaborative nature.

Additional Details

• A valid Canadian driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract is required
• A criminal record check will be required
• Candidates must be fit-for-work and meet client-specific site requirements
• Travel to project sites within Newfoundland and Labrador may be required

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at www.nsainc.ca.