Project Manager
Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Contract type: Full Time
Start date: As soon as possible
Employment status: Permanent
Your Role
Reporting to the Director of the Manufacturing Project Management Office, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of manufacturing projects, from initial planning through to final delivery, while working closely with internal and external teams.
Responsibilities
Project Planning
Identify and understand client needs and communicate them clearly to the internal team.
Develop project management plans, including schedules, required resources, expectations, and constraints (scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), budget, action logs, stakeholder register, etc.).
Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Resource Coordination
Communicate project information to team members and ensure they understand the project objectives.
Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the availability of required resources.
Oversee the purchasing of materials and equipment that meet project specifications.
Project Management
Monitor and control project activities, ensuring that milestones are achieved.
Track project hours against the budget in collaboration with the relevant departments involved in each project, and ensure compliance with the approved budget, contractual agreements, and project schedule.
Report cost overruns and follow up with management and clients when agreements are not being met, proposing possible alternatives.
Track progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and maintain alignment.
Negotiate with clients to maintain positive relationships throughout the project.
Quality Assurance and Safety
Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with quality standards and applicable regulations.
Throughout the project, ensure that the initial project requirements and applicable standards are met, both on the manufacturing floor and at the installation site.
Administration
Maintain accurate records of all project activities, including progress reports, scope changes, and issues encountered.
Prepare periodic budget and project status reports for management and stakeholders.
Prepare a final project review for the team and coordinate the handover to the Sales Department.
Conduct the final budget review and follow up with senior management and the Finance Department.
Coordinate invoicing requests throughout the project.
Qualifications and Requirements
Hold a college diploma or university degree in engineering or management.
Hold a project management certification (PMI) (an asset).
Have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a similar role within the construction or custom manufacturing industry.
Demonstrate strong project management skills through the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.
Possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Be self-motivated and versatile.
Be able to manage stress effectively.
Be fully bilingual in French and English to communicate with both French-speaking and English-speaking clients and suppliers.
Demonstrate strong skills in project profitability assessment, risk management, and problem-solving.
Have an excellent sense of humour.