Project Manager, Construction
Posted on August 14, 2026 by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Competitive number: NLH-RE-26-120

Status: Term

Location: St. John's, NL

Work location: Hybrid

Salary: $31.25 to $83.76 hourly

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Starts as soon as possible (vacancies: 1)

Closing date: August 28, 2026

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors. Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

Key Responsibilities:

Takes projects from original concept through to final implementation and transition to operations

Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports

Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis

Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables

Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team

Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems





Manages and takes accountability for project budgets and financial reporting

What We're Looking For:

You have a proven track record in managing and supervising staff, excellent communications skills, robust interpersonal skills (including the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff both internal and external)

Project management experience and the ability to work in a team environment

What You'll Need:

A bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

You must be eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) as either a professional member or engineer-in-training.

A minimum seven (7) years work experience in project management, including all aspects of the project life cycle.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute would be considered an asset.

Experience managing Enterprise Resource Planning implementations, specifically JD Edwards, would be an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 project manager, construction (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador