Civil Works 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 (1) experienced Project Manager to join our team in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting the execution of the 2026 Rural Generation Program for general civil projects, including building envelopes, roofing, roads, tanks, and other associated infrastructure. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and stakeholders, reporting to the Contract Manager, and will ensure projects are delivered safely, on-time, and on-budget. They will provide leadership, coordinate project execution, and maintain effective communication with operations and other stakeholders.

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

• Develop and execute project scope statements and work plans.
• Set up project work orders and develop realistic schedules with the project team.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes of work.
• Lead Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives and promote continual improvement.
• Monitor all aspects of projects to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and scope.
• Evaluate and manage project change requests and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage project risk registers and issue logs.
• Identify issues and implement timely interventions or escalate as required.
• Ensure contractual obligations and agreements are fully respected.
• Determine project insurance requirements and liaise with Risk/Insurance teams.
• Oversee project commissioning and ensure successful completion.
• Prepare monthly capital reports and accruals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned sessions.
• Maintain regular communication with Operations and project stakeholders.

Education and Experience Required

• Degree or technologist qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent project management experience.
• Extensive experience managing building construction, roads, tanks, and general civil projects, ideally in remote or isolated communities.
• Experience in utility capital project environments is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, planning, scheduling, and team leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience leading project teams, managing contractors, and promoting safety culture.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Please note that you may be required to work in an industrial environment, requiring hands-on field supervision. This may include working at heights, dirty/dusty and noisy environments, and confined spaces. All personal protective equipment and site-specific training will be provided.

A negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test, along with an acceptable driving record are important parts of our safety program and are requirements for employment.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $50.00-$90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person