Careers at SEM

Schedule Control and Analysis

• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with project managers and senior controllers.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between planned and actual work.
• Develop recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions to address schedule slippage. 

Cost Control and Analysis

• Monitor and control project costs, identifying any deviations from the budget.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between budgeted and actual costs. 
• Recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns and improve project financial performance. 

Project Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all related documentation and records. 

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to gather project data and provide insights. 
• Communicate project status and projections to project stakeholders. 

Contract Management

• Review and monitor subcontracts to ensure terms are met. 
• Manage subcontractor and vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing. 

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project management and project controls. 
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project management, control and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field desired, or suitable mix of education and experience.  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project controls, in the construction or engineering industry. 
• Strong understanding of project management, scheduling and cost control principles. 
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

To apply, send your resume to careers@semltd.ca

• Promote and help ensure compliance with HSE systems.

• Complete field HSE interactions, audits, and other field HSE duties.

• Assist new staff with safety reporting and safety observations.

• Assist with completing HSE Risk Assessments.

• Deliver HSE training as required.

• Liaison with the workers in the field regarding HSE issues and concerns.

• Provide coaching and support to managers and other workers involved in the execution or operations of work tasks.

• Ensure HSE management program is effectively implemented.

• Coordinate and provide coaching for incident investigations.

• Review contracts and provide HSE feedback to managers.

• Review site specific safety documentation / safety plans and provide feedback.

• Participate in contractor “kick off” meetings.

The HSE Coordinator should have a minimum of a post secondary degree or diploma and at least 5 years professional work experience in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal HSE Regulations

• HSE Auditing.

• Incident investigations.

• Facilitating Risk assessments

• Training development and delivery

To apply, please email your resume to careers@semltd.ca referencing HSE Coordinator in the subject line.

• Conduct bird surveys in diverse habitats, identifying landbirds by sight and sound.
• Use behavioral cues to assess breeding activity.
• Record detailed observations and manage data collection using GPS technology.
• Navigate and work in remote areas, including ATV and boat use when applicable.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure minimal disturbance to nesting birds.
• Participate in all required safety training, first aid certifications, and site orientations.

Residency: Must live in Labrador West or Goose Bay.

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Birding Expertise: Proficiency in identifying landbirds by sight and sound, with a strong understanding of breeding behaviors. Experience with bird atlas projects is an asset.

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Field Skills: Ability to use GPS equipment and tolerate field conditions, including exposure to biting insects.

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Physical Fitness: Must be reasonably fit to handle the physical demands of the job, including hiking long distances over uneven and difficult terrain.

Preferred Skills
• Experience operating ATVs and boats.
• Valid driver’s license.

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Training & Safety
Successful candidates must complete:
• Safety training courses relevant to fieldwork.
• First Aid certification.
• Site orientations prior to beginning surveys.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and education to perform the duties and job functions associated with this position, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Primarily responsible for administering commercial agreements in accordance with Company policies and procedures and the Public Procurement Act.
• Assisting in the development of contract templates, requests for proposals, tenders, and other commercial offerings;
• Overseeing the preparation, issuance, evaluation, and award process associated with commercial offerings;
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions;
• Ensuring contractual notice provisions are enforced;
• Ensuring the archiving of all commercial information in the proper form and location;
• Reviewing and commercially verifying invoices for payment;
• After award, overseeing all commercial communications with Contractors;
• Drafting notice communications under agreements for management review and approval;
• Coordinating commercial meetings with Contractors and document discussions;
• Reviewing and assessing Contractor claims/change requests for entitlement, informing management of claims, negotiating favourable settlements to claims and change requests, and obtaining appropriate approval;
•  Managing the preparation and approval of change proposals and change orders and maintaining a change order register;
• Working closely with procurement Buyers to ensure the timely processing of commercial documents;
• Ensure the proper tracking of all performance security, insurance, and other relevant commercial documentation to ensure all commercial requirements are being met and coverage does not lapse;
• Coordinate the closeout of contracts once completed;
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies as well as the Public Procurement Act and associated policies and regulations;
• Providing general commercial support to the Owners Team, as required;
• Perform any other commercial or project duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Major Projects, Commercial;
• Maintain files and adhere to IM standards; and
• Proactive support of a safety culture where "Nobody Gets Hurt."

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• Extensive background (12+ years) filling a similar role on large capital projects with a focus on electric utility infrastructure;
• Demonstrated leadership skills in developing and leading diverse work teams;
• Commercially astute individual with a strong background in complex commercial strategies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with multiple forms of contracting including target price agreements, early contractor engagement, and compensation terms including unit rate, lump sum and cost reimbursable;
• Strong background in the application of contract management systems;
• Adaptability to perform in different work environments;
• Ability to train/mentor personnel in the application of commercial processes;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, and with aggressive timelines.
• Experience with the Public Procurement Act would be an asset.

Anticipated Start Date: February 2025

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Anticipated End Date: February 2025

With an option in favour of the Company to extend the service request for up to one-year increments on each end date

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Estimated Effort Time: 37.5 hours per week

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