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