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 working relationships across Engineering, Field Operations, Asset Management, Procurement, Safety, Environmental Services, and other business functions.

Project Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and deliver project status reports, including schedule updates, cost forecasts, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project governance processes, approvals, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of documentation supporting regulatory submissions where required.
• Ensure adherence to project management frameworks, standards, and best practices.

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial), Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience successfully managing and delivering projects
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
  • Experience working in regulated industries, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments is considered an asset. 
  • Experience with transmission lines, distribution infrastructure, substations, or customer interconnection projects is considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

• Management: Strong project management knowledge and experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze information, assess risk, and make sound decisions, and proactive problem‑solving with strong judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Individual Efficiency: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Financial Organization: Strong financial and business acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Organization:
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience using SharePoint Online is considered an asset.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications.
• Liscensing: Valid driver’s license.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by December 11, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email careers@nspower.ca