Project Manager - Energy Delivery - Major Projects

The Opportunity: **Company, Department:** Nova Scotia Power, Major Projects Team **Location:** Halifax, NS **Type of Employment:** Full-Time, Regular **Closing Date:** December 11, 2026 We are currently looking to fill a position for a **Project Manager - Energy Delivery - Major Projects** to join our Major Projects team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager - ED Major Projects Execution, this role is accountable for the successful leadership, planning, execution, and close-out of complex, large-scale capital projects. Key elements of this role include:: As a **Project Manager, Energy Delivery Major Projects** you will provide end-to-end project oversight, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. This includes: ### **Strategic Project Delivery** * Lead the delivery of major capital projects from initiation through commissioning and close-out. * Manage all aspects of project execution, including planning, engineering coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and project close-out. * Ensure project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, safety, and regulatory compliance. * Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and resources to achieve project objectives. * Drive successful project outcomes through proactive planning, communication, and issue resolution. ### **Planning, Scheduling & Cost Management** * Develop and maintain integrated project execution plans and schedules aligned with key milestones and decision gates. * Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary to maintain schedule commitments. * Develop project cost forecasts and oversee budget management and reporting activities. * Ensure effective cost control practices are implemented throughout the project lifecycle. * Manage scope changes and support associated business case and approval processes. ### **Risk, Safety & Environmental Management** * Develop and maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans. * Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and opportunities. * Promote and support a strong safety culture consistent with Nova Scotia Power's "Zero Accident Mindset." * Ensure environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements are integrated into project planning and execution activities. * Support project compliance with applicable internal standards, policies, and regulatory obligations. ### **Contractor & Stakeholder Management** * Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders. * Facilitate project meetings and performance reviews with contractors and project teams. * Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. * Identify emerging project risks and coordinate mitigation strategies with key stakeholders. * Foster strong wo