Assistant Project Manager / Repair Coordinator

E583 Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid-time off

Company pension contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc. in Burnaby, BC is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support the complete project lifecycle—from order receipt to payment collection and delivery to customers.

You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and finance, manage changes, prepare progress reports, and ensure delivery on time while meeting customer specifications and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–3+ years of Project Management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with pump manufacturing and tendering.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing orders and execution of order changes
• Documentation submittal to customers
• Client central contact for all aspects of an order
• Ensures timely communication with customer on order changes and status updates
• Prepares progress reports, and interfaces with internal and external customers
• Coordinates with Accounts Receivable on collections from customers
• Assists PM with monthly forecasting of order closeout margin
• Assists with hosting/coordinating customer visits for witness tests, plant tours, etc.
• Assists with Process Improvement tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Pump manufacturing

Customer communication

SAP experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

At our Burnaby facility we provide pump related services and products including field engineering support, hydraulic/mechanical design and analysis, pump repairs, performance testing, retrofitted/upgraded pumps, duplicate/replacement pumps, pump packages and spare parts. On site we have 5,600 m^2 covered manufacturing space including a machine shop, repair/assembly area and two pump test sites with power capabilities of up to 15,000 HP with 50/60 hertz speed.

Summary

Sulzer Pumps is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager for our Burnaby, BC facility. Within your role, you will support the Project Manager with successful full cycle completion of assigned projects; from receipt of order, confirmation of shipment, through to receipt of payment in full from the customers. As an integral member of the team, you will ensure customers receive the best service possible, through effective communication, processing of orders, and the coordination of involved departments to deliver quality products, on time, in compliance to customer specifications and company policies and procedures. The Assistant Project Manager will function independently with direction and guidance from the Project Manager.

In this role you will be accountable for, but are not limited to:

• Managing orders and execution of order changes
• Responsible for documentation submittal to customers
• Will act as client central contact for all aspects of an order
• Ensures timely communication with customer on order changes and status updates
• Prepares progress reports, and interfaces with internal and external customers
• Coordinates with Accounts Receivable on collections from customers
• Assists PM with monthly forecasting of order closeout margin
• Assists with hosting/coordinating customer visits for witness tests, plant tours, etc.
• Assists with Process Improvement tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Our Ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent education and work-related experience in a closely related field
• 2-3+ years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience with pump manufacturing and direct tendering preferred
• Ability to understand financial aspects to maximize profits is an asset
• Experience with engineered products, quality principles, and related technical knowledge
• Must have high attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work to tight timelines
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to tactfully work with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated computer proficiency; Experience with Microsoft Office Products is required; SAP experience preferred.

Location

Location: We are based in Burnaby, British Columbia. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada; if selected, must be available for an in-person interview.

What we offer you

• Paid-time off
• company-paid holidays
• Company pension contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

Top Employer 2026

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Company Overview

By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive. Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference!