Project Controller - Engineering and Manufacturing

ANDRITZ

Chambly

Hybrid

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Life, disability, dental and extended

Pension plan

Performance share plan

Job summary

ANDRITZ Canada in Chambly is seeking a Project Controller to join the automation group. You will support project managers, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure rigorous, structured, and predictable monitoring of the project’s technical activities.

You will focus on improving oversight of engineering and manufacturing progress, tracking variances, and providing reliable forecasts. The role covers planning, workload tracking, reporting, and governance across engineering and manufacturing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
3 to 6 years of experience in project management, engineering, or a manufacturing environment.
Experience with EPC projects, energy, industrial equipment, or hydroelectricity (an asset).

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the detailed engineering plan (WBS, deliverables, milestones).
Track actual vs. planned progress of engineering activities by discipline.
Consolidate the progress of deliverables (documents, diagrams, procedures).
Quickly identify variances, delays, and risks on the critical path.
Support discipline leads in prioritizing activities.
Track the progress of manufacturing activities (drawing release, production launches, production, testing).
Ensure consistency between engineering, manufacturing planning, and procurement.
Track key manufacturing milestones (start of manufacturing, assembly, testing).
Identify manufacturing risks that impact the project schedule.
Contribute to mitigation and catch‑up plans in collaboration with internal teams.
Update project schedules
Integrate engineering and manufacturing activities into a consolidated schedule
Participate in critical path analyses and catch‑up scenario planning
Maintain reliable forecasts for the completion of engineering and manufacturing phases
Track engineering workload and manufacturing effort (planned vs actual hours)
Identify deviations in effort, productivity, or sequencing
Support the optimization of resource allocation
Produce clear, fact-based reports for project reviews
Participate in monthly project performance reviews
Contribute to tracking changes and their cost/schedule impacts
Participate in the continuous improvement of tracking tools and methods

Skills

Advanced Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

French advanced

English working knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Primavera P6

Job description

As a member of the project team in Chambly office (automation group). The Project Controller supports project managers, engineering teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure rigorous, structured, and predictable monitoring of the project’s technical activities. The role aims to improve oversight of engineering and manufacturing progress, visibility into variances, and the reliability of project forecasts.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

Monitoring Engineering Activities

Establish and maintain the detailed engineering plan (WBS, deliverables, milestones)
Track actual vs. planned progress of engineering activities by discipline
Consolidate the progress of deliverables (documents, diagrams, procedures)
Quickly identify variances, delays, and risks on the critical path
Support discipline leads in prioritizing activities

Monitoring manufacturing activities

Track the progress of manufacturing activities (drawing release, production launches, production, testing)
Ensure consistency between engineering, manufacturing planning, and procurement
Track key manufacturing milestones (start of manufacturing, assembly, testing)
Identify manufacturing risks that impact the project schedule
Contribute to mitigation and catch‑up plans in collaboration with internal teams

Planning and Forecasting

Update project schedules
Integrate engineering and manufacturing activities into a consolidated schedule
Participate in critical path analyses and catch‑up scenario planning
Maintain reliable forecasts for the completion of engineering and manufacturing phases

Workload, Hours, and Productivity

Track engineering workload and manufacturing effort (planned vs. actual hours)
Participate in team workload and capacity forecasts
Identify deviations in effort, productivity, or sequencing
Support the optimization of resource allocation

Reporting and Governance

Produce clear, fact-based reports for project reviews
Participate in monthly project performance reviews
Contribute to tracking changes and their cost/schedule impacts
Participate in the continuous improvement of tracking tools and methods

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at ANDRITZ.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast‑paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution‑oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field
3 to 6 years of experience in project management, engineering, or a manufacturing environment
Experience with EPC projects, energy, industrial equipment, or hydroelectricity (an asset)

Key Skills

Proficiency in tools: Advanced Excel, Primavera P6, or MS Project
Experience with ERP systems (an asset)
Power BI or reporting tools (an asset)
Understanding of engineering–manufacturing–testing workflows
Analytical rigor, structured thinking, and the ability to anticipate issues
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
French (advanced), English (working knowledge)

What do we offer

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
Pension plan;
Hybrid work mode;
Performance share plan;
Employee assistance program;
Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

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