Mechanical-Industrial Project Manager

KGS Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group, an employee-owned engineering firm, is seeking a Project Manager for its Winnipeg Mechanical-Industrial team. You will manage day-to-day activities, scheduling, and client communications from the Winnipeg office, interfacing with contractors and staff.

The role requires a strong technical background in engineering and construction, plus 8+ years in project management. Travel to multiple project sites in Manitoba is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management.
• Engineering degree (B.Sc.) from a recognized college or technologist diploma; P.Eng. in Manitoba preferred.
• Willingness to travel to multiple project sites within Manitoba.
• Strong organizational skills and ownership mindset to drive momentum and complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project management support, scheduling and contract administration.
• Prepare and issue project communications such as emails, memos, and reports.
• Develop or modify project documents and participate in procurement processes.
• Perform field services such as inspection, auditing, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical reviews of drawings and work plans.
• Mentor junior project staff and lead multidiscipline engineering pursuits.
• Support business development and proposal writing efforts.
• Travel to work sites as required.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Travel planning

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc.)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Manitoba

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Department: Mechanical Industrial

Job Location: Winnipeg

Posting Start Date: 10/5/26

Job Description:

About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Mechanical-Industrial Department in our Winnipeg office. As KGS Group continues to develop strong technical delivery teams, we are looking to support our teams with focused project management support. This role would include day-to-day project management tasks, scheduling and contract administration, management of priorities, and deliverable tracking. You will be working in a friendly and collaborative environment with the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provid e project services support – proposal preparation, scheduling, estimating, procurement support, technical administration
• Writ e and issu e project communications: emails, memos, reports, etc.
• Develop or modify project commercial documents and participat e in procurement processes
• Project-related field services such as inspection, auditing, supervision, quality assurance, safety, and contractor management
• Office-related construction services such as invoice review and payment certification, schedule updates, permitting submissions, etc.
• Leveraging both training and experience, provide or coordinate multi-disciplinary technical and constructability review of drawings, specifications, work plans, and more
• Provide mentorship to junior project managers, project engineers, project coordinators, and administrative staf f
• Champion and lead project management-related and/or multidiscipline engineering pursuits
• Support business development/marketing and proposal writing efforts
• Travel to work sites may be required periodically as needed

It is not anticipated that the Project Manager will be asked to conduct engineering design and seal deliverables such as drawings, however, the project manager should have a very strong technical background in engineering and construction so that they can provide value to both internal and external clients in terms of non-design technical advice, drawing review, project scoping, and project execution.

About You

• Minimum 8 + years of experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management
• Must have degree in Engineering (B.Sc.) from a recognized college or technologist diploma and suitable experience. Successful candidate should be registered as a P.Eng. in Manitoba or carry designations such as ASctT , C.E.T, or equivalent. Engineering preferred disciplines include mechanical, industrial or manufacturing
• Ability to travel and service multiple concurrent project sites within Manitoba
• A task-oriented, organized, and self-motivated personality with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of their work, maintain project momentum, and drive projects to completion
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, and within tight timelines
• Strong diplomacy and change management skills. Ability to distinguish critical from non-critical elements and then communicate and chart a forward path
• Experience with project management tools, such as MS Project or P6, is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.