Project assistant

Tous droits réservés. TRJ Telecom Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead materials and contracts management on a major EPCM project. The role covers FEL1–FEL4 phases, coordinating with project management, engineering, controls and construction to optimize cost, schedule and quality.

Based in Mississauga or Vancouver, you will manage procurement strategies, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and interact with the client to meet project objectives while upholding ethical practices and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years in an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role.
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training.
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Proficient negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, Incoterms applications, and procurement systems reporting tools.
• Experience, understanding, ability to set up and execute contracting and purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate, and compile Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans.
• Implement procurement processes and templates to be used on the project.
• Manage the entire project procurement lifecycle from package definition to closeout.
• Supervise and train procurement team across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Materials Management, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promote a healthy work environment.
• Verify and ensure integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, and ensure compliance with procedures and ethical practices.
• Interface with the client to ensure objectives are met, identify potential problems, and implement preventive or corrective actions.
• Perform resource planning, including man-hour allocation and management.

Skills

EPCM project experience

Negotiation

Procurement processes

Contracts/Legal training

Leadership

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We bring positive change for a better world through passionately committed people. We believe in innovative ideas executed exceptionally and safely!

We foster a culture where everyone contributes daily through leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is a close-knit family focused on collaboration and collective success. We are open and receptive to your new ideas.

In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You’ll have the opportunity to work on large-scale international projects with multidisciplinary teams. Your contribution will positively impact on our projects and organization.

Your Future Manager: A responsive and engaged leader, aware of new market realities and recruiting to build tomorrow’s team. He values each team member. Your career development and well-being will be central to discussions. Approachable and available, you are his priority!

The Location: Our offices, located in various cities across the region, have been specially designed to promote teamwork. Hatch recognizes the importance of social connection and regularly organizes activities that foster collaboration and team cohesion. The location offers a healthy and fulfilling work environment for your professional development!

Project Procurement Manager

The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2 and FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the FEL4 project execution phase. The major interfaces are project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross-functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes. The Procurement Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering / construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule. The PPM is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle on the project which includes materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.

• This is a 12-month contract position. We are also open to applicants based in Mississauga and Vancouver working out of our local offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan
• Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project
• Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage
• Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Materials Management, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment
• Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner
• Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified, and preventive or corrective actions are taken
• Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience (12-20 years) in an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in management role
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Proficient negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, Incoterms applications, and procurement systems reporting tools
• Experience, understanding, ability to set up and execute contracting and purchasing strategies

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.