Transmission and Distribution Project Manager

1 week ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada North Star Associates Inc. Full time $50,000 - $90,000 per year

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 client's team in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting the delivery of the 2026 Rural Generation Program focused on Transmission and Distribution capital projects across the province. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience managing utility projects, particularly transmission and distribution work in remote or isolated communities. This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with scope, budget, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute project scope statements and work plans.
  • Set up new project work orders and develop realistic schedules with the project team.
  • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes of work.
  • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and promote continual improvement.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Evaluate and manage project change requests, ensuring impacts are clearly communicated.
  • Maintain and manage project risk registers and issue logs.
  • Identify issues and implement timely interventions or escalate as required.
  • Ensure all project commitments and contractual obligations are met.
  • Determine project insurance requirements in consultation with the Risk and Insurance team.
  • Oversee commissioning activities and ensure safe, efficient project completion.
  • Prepare monthly capital reports and accruals.
  • Participate in lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain regular communication with Operations and End User Clients.

Education and Experience Required

  • Experienced Intermediate or Senior Project Manager with utility project experience, specifically in transmission and distribution projects.
  • Experience delivering projects in isolated or remote communities is considered an asset.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred; however, equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.

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

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