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 one to two (1–2) experienced Project Manager(s) to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting capital and operating projects at electrical terminal station sites in Labrador.

In this role, you will lead projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will coordinate project teams, manage contractors and consultants, and collaborate with stakeholders to keep scope, schedule, cost, and risk aligned with project objectives—while maintaining a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) excellence.

Normal hours for this work scope are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Work will be performed from St. John’s, NL, with regular travel to Labrador and other site locations as required.

This is a 1-year contract role with an anticipated start date of January 5, 2026, and end date of December 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance).

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

Key Responsibilities

- Lead terminal station projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, on-time, and within budget

- Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and reporting updates for leadership

- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure designs, specifications, and deliverables meet applicable codes and standards

- Prepare, review, and support tendering activities, including participation in contract evaluations and award processes

- Manage project teams including internal resources, contractors, and consultants to meet project objectives

- Complete regular site visits to support teams, monitor construction progress, and verify work execution

- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining an active risk register throughout the project lifecycle

- Maintain strong stakeholder communication and ensure scope, schedule, and budget changes are captured and controlled

- Review and approve technical documentation including commissioning procedures and terminal station electrical designs

- Ensure contractors follow site safety requirements and align with applicable HSE policies and safety management plans

- Support development of technical specifications for major terminal station equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers)

- Lead project closeout and transition completed assets to operations

- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement and best practice sharing

- Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with project requirements

- Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eligible for registration (or registered) with a Canadian provincial engineering association (Newfoundland and Labrador registration preferred)

- PMP certification is considered an asset

- Minimum 7 years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience on high-voltage electrical projects (terminal stations and transmission systems preferred)

- Demonstrated experience managing complex high-voltage equipment projects (e.g., power transformers, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers, disconnect switches)

- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams (electrical, civil, mechanical) and collaborating across design and construction

- Experience working on operational or industrial sites, including contractor supervision and adherence to strict safety requirements

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic project environments

Additional Requirements / Conditions of Employment

- Valid Canadian driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract

- Satisfactory criminal record check

- Education verification (as required)

- Fit-for-work clearance (as required)

- Valid certifications (or willingness to obtain) including: WHMIS 2015, Emergency First Aid, Defensive Driving, Powerline Hazards, Confined Space Awareness, and Fall Protection

- Candidates should be prepared to work in an industrial environment, which may involve field supervision and travel to remote or operating sites

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 wish to 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Work Location: In person