Project Manager

RHI Magnesita; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team of tradespersons on refractory installation projects across Ontario and Canada. This on-site role requires strong leadership, clear client communication, and the ability to travel up to 75%. You will develop and manage execution plans, including scope, budget and schedule, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

A P.Eng. designation or PMP is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the refractory installation or construction industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tenders, and RFPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including MS Project and Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across Ontario and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Travel locally up to 75% of the time.
• Coordinate with Safety, Quality, and Inspection teams to deliver projects.
• Develop and manage project execution plans (scope, budget, schedule, resources, milestones).
• Monitor and report on construction progress and schedule adherence.
• Provide subject matter expertise in construction management and project delivery.
• Collaborate with management and clients to assess needs and propose solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead projects from planning through completion and closeout within time and budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MS Project

Excel

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Trade knowledge

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

MS Office 365

Job description

Fully On-Site

Leading a team to success excites you! As part of our Project Management team within our Refractory Installation Services function, you will focus on ensuring your team of tradespersons complete all tasks and process in a timely manner and to a high-quality standard. You have strong interpersonal skills and can build professional relationships with your team that are based on respect and performance.You are mobile and will be comfortable to travel up to 25-50%of your time for this role where you will work on our customer sites across Ontario and Canada

What You'll Do

• Travel locally up to 75% of the time.
• Coordinate closely with Safety, Quality, and Inspection teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope, budget, schedule, resources, and key milestones.
• Monitor, manage, and report on project construction progress, performance, and schedule adherence.
• Provide subject matter expertise in construction management and project delivery best practices.
• Collaborate with management and clients to assess project needs and recommend appropriate solutions, including conducting site visits as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead projects from planning and execution through completion and closeout, ensuring delivery of objectives on time and within budget.

What You Bring

• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including standing or walking for 10-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and other elevated access equipment, and perform inspections in confined spaces and at heights.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction project processes and methodologies.
• Knowledge of refractory materials and applications is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the refractory installation or construction industry.
• Practical ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tenders, and RFPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising skilled trades personnel and project teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage management, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.

Our Canadian team helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.

Come get fired up with our North American team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RHI Magnesita is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.