Project Manager, Operations Management

Position - Project Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage customer projects from initial inquiry through final completion, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget expectations are met.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings, bid qualifications, commercial terms, and delivery requirements to establish a full understanding of each project.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and communicate project requirements clearly to production, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and process complete plant job files including approved-for-construction drawings, customer specifications, Material From Stock Forms, Material Source Forms, traveler sheets, MQCP documentation, and related project records.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and production personnel to maintain project clarity, resolve issues, and support on-time execution.
• Track project schedules and expedite work as required, advising customers promptly if timelines are at risk.
• Provide technical support to customers and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that align with project requirements and budgets.
• Attend customer sites or host customers in the plant to field measure, assess jobs, clarify requirements, and support execution planning.
• Follow projects through completion including as-built documentation, invoice preparation support, internal paperwork routing, and project closeout.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with new and existing customers.
• Support the Plant Manager with tooling, jigs, fixtures, process improvements, and implementation ideas that improve execution.
• Oversee required detailed drawings to ensure they are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective document control throughout the life of each project.
• Identify, implement, and communicate cost-saving opportunities on each project.
• Support effective utilization of fabrication personnel, materials, and facilities while maximizing profitability.
• Ensure customer requirements and specifications are fully satisfied and delivered within the required time frames.
• Coordinate subcontract work and purchasing requirements to ensure materials and services are correct, complete, and on time.
• Arrange transportation of goods with consideration for cost, load sizes, weights, and delivery requirements.
• Support contract review, order acceptance, and review of commercial terms.
• Purchase project, plant, building, machine, and maintenance services as required.
• Attend and participate in networking opportunities and support broader departmental and organizational goals.
• Support job file processing and project communication for fabrication, rolling, and service work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree or Diploma in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in custom steel fabrication or a related industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with production personnel, project management staff, suppliers, and customers.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently after receiving direction.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project scheduling tools;
  Solid Works and Microsoft Project are considered assets.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to visit local company locations and customer sites as required.
• Familiarity with Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) codes and welding environments preferred.
• ISO and N299 experience/qualification considered an asset.

Kubes Steel is an equal opportunity employer. If any accommodations are needed for the interview please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care