Senior Project Manager

· Assume full responsibility for large-scale projects, including health and safety, quality, costs, schedules, risks and client satisfaction;

· Promote Canmec’s health and safety culture;

· Plan, organize, direct and control all project activities, from engineering through commissioning;

· Serve as the main point of contact for the client throughout the project;

· Ensure contractual compliance, including scope, exclusions, change management, penalties and deliverables;

· Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and monitor progress in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Site teams;

· Implement the required tracking tools, including dashboards, performance indicators and progress reports;

· Provide the information required to support project KPIs;

· Identify variances, analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions;

· Work closely with cost control and invoicing teams;

· Prepare and present project progress reports;

· Coordinate interfaces effectively with other departments, including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, HSE and Site teams;

· Understand and manage the commercial and technical requirements of the contracts and specifications for assigned projects;

· In collaboration with the Project Directors, manage project stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors and other parties involved;

· Lead internal and external project teams;

· Act as a mentor and resource for junior project managers;

· Foster accountability, ownership and collaboration;

· Provide active support to site teams;

· Act as the direct manager of employees assigned to the site;

· Ensure that contractual quality requirements are clearly understood and respected;

· Work with the quality control team to manage non-conformances and corrective actions;

· Review technical documentation and client deliverables;

· Ensure the administrative and financial closeout of projects.

· Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant combination of education and experience;

· Knowledge of the hydroelectric and/or aluminum and/or industrial mechanics and/or mechanically welded fabrication sectors;

· Excellent command of spoken and written French;

· Proficiency in English, as the role involves working with English-speaking clients;

· Knowledge of project scheduling software;

· PMP certification is considered an asset;

· Technical knowledge of welding, including standards, calculations, supervision and related practices;

· Strong sense of responsibility

· Integrity and commitment to compliance

· Team spirit

· Ability to manage stress and resolve conflict effectively

· Ability to work under pressure

· Strong project management skills

· Ability to adapt to changing situations

· Strong interpersonal skills, with openness and ease in building relationships

· Commitment to client satisfaction

· Structured communication

· Planning and control