Project Manager

St. John's, NL
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Cahill is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value fabrication scopes within our Construction NL operations. From early-stage pursuits through to final execution and close-out, you will play a central role in shaping fabrication strategy, driving performance, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. If you are a proven project leader who thrives in high-accountability environments and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, fabrication, and offshore execution, we want to hear from you!

Division: Construction NL
Location: St. John's, NL
Reports to: Director of Projects

What will you do?Lead Projects End-to-End

Drive project scopes from bid and proposal through execution and close-out
Develop execution strategies that consider constructability, logistics, and regulatory requirements
Ensure alignment with client specifications, contractual obligations, and industry standards

Deliver Complex Fabrication Work

Lead execution of fabrication scopes across fabrication shops and client facilities
Ensure integration between engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and installation requirements
Oversee fabrication planning, sequencing, and resource allocation to meet project milestones
Ensure all fabrication activities meet stringent quality standards, inspection requirements, and traceability expectations

Champion Safety & QHSE Excellence

Lead a culture where working safely is a core expectation and every worker goes home safe
Ensure compliance with Cahill's Safe Steps Program, regulatory frameworks, and client requirements
Partner with QHSE teams to execute inspection and test plans (ITPs), certifications, and risk mitigation

Lead People & Build Strong Teams

Provide leadership to supervisors, coordinators, and skilled trades
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment
Support mentorship and development across project teams
Work effectively within unionized environments to ensure strong labour relations and proactive issue resolution

Own Commercial Performance

Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control Lead contract management, including changes, claims, and scope variations
Monitor schedules and implement recovery strategies where required Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and regulatory risks

Partner with Clients & Stakeholders

Act as a trusted interface with clients and stakeholders
Lead resolution of complex technical and commercial challenges

Close Out Strong

Ensure all turnover documentation, certifications, and deliverables are complete
Lead financial close-out and capture lessons learned to strengthen future execution

What will you bring?

10+ years of project management experience in construction, offshore, subsea, or heavy industrial environments
Proven experience delivering major fabrication scopes on large-scale projects
Strong experience managing projects from bid through execution
Experience working in regulated and/or unionized environments
Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical background
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and deliver results in high-stakes environments

About UsAt Cahill, we put people first, lead with integrity, and build with the future in mind. You'll be part of a team that values:

A safety-first culture where everyone goes home safe
Respectful, inclusive teams where you can be yourself
Meaningful work that leaves a lasting impact on communities
Opportunities to grow through continuous learning and development Innovative, forward-thinking approaches to complex challenges
A connected team culture, no matter the office or job site

The Cahill Group is one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication project sites in the country. People really are at the heart of everything we do. So, we will always put the health, well-being, and safety of our people above all. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging and rewarding.We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging and rewarding. We welcome, recognize, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, cultures, demographics, perspectives, and experiences within our team. Being you at The Cahill Group is what makes us stronger and enables innovation and creativity in meeting tomorrow's challenges.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit a diverse and talented workforce. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.Location St. John's, NL

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