NSB Omega is searching for a Project Engineer - Civil/Structural for our Utilities Client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

Key Responsibilities

·       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 NL Hydro leadership;

·       Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure engineering designs, specifications, and deliverables meet corporate standards and applicable codes.

·       Oversee and review tender packages, participate in contract evaluation and award processes, ensuring quality and value for NL Hydro;

·       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;

·       Review and approve technical documentation, including commissioning procedures and designs.

·       Ensure contractor compliance with NL Hydro’s Contractor Safety Management Plan and corporate and Contractor HSE policies;

·       Support the development of technical specifications.

·       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 NL Hydro’s project management requirements;

·       Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required

·       Engineering Degree in engineering registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association;

·       Registered as a professional engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association (or other Canadian engineering association);

·       Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience in Civil/Structural Projects;

·       Experience leading project risk identifications and mitigations

·       Experience with on site project monitoring at remote locations

·       Experience in design, managing construction contracts and commissioning;

·       Experience in preparing project estimates;

·       Proven and demonstrated communication skills;

·       Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources;

·       Strong experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and estimating is considered an asset;

·       Proven experience managing complex projects in a remote environment;

·       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;

·       Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands;

Duration

2 Years(With Possibility of Extension)

Location

St. John's, NL