Project Manager

Powerhouse Controls Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An automation company in Cambridge is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing engineering projects and must possess strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to innovative automation solutions. Responsibilities include risk management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering and technical projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role, managing multidisciplinary teams.
• PMP certification is an asset; formal PM training and progress toward PMP designation are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and exercise functional authority over projects.
• Support and develop project management procedures and tools.
• Act as the lead customer interface and advocate.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Location: Cambridge, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Why Join Us?

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture! Powerhouse Controls seeks individuals who embody innovation, collaboration, and integrity and want to shape the future of control systems and automation.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Hardware, Drives and Manufacturing, the Project Manager is accountable for successful planning and execution of various projects from inception to completion. The Project Manager leads, directs, and exercises functional authority over all project aspects, including planning, organizing, budgeting, and reporting. This role ensures project goals are accomplished on schedule and within budget while meeting quality and safety standards. The Project Manager must produce high quality output without requiring guidance or review.

What You’ll Do

Process and Procedures

• Support and develop project management procedures, tools and templates, and checklists to enhance project effectiveness and reporting capabilities.
• Manage projects and project teams in accordance with applicable procedures.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, customers, management, engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to execute projects with high levels of customer service, efficiency, and flexibility.
• Support, coordinate and direct multi-disciplined project teams and any sub-contracted trades.
• Be a role model and mentor for Coordinators.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential risks related to cost, schedule and quality.
• Analyze data and trends to proactively detect risks, threats, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Mitigation Plan with the Project Team, Management and Stakeholders.
• Communicate Risk Mitigation Plan and status updates to the Project Team, Management, and Sales & Applications.
• Assist in mitigation efforts and drive resolution to ensure optimal project performance.

Customer Management

• Act as lead customer interface and advocate, providing regular and clear communication on project plans, issues, changes, and status.
• Maintain a strong client-focused approach to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Work with the Customer Account Manager to proactively manage customer concerns and escalate when required.

Change Management

• Implement and manage changes to meet project outputs, communicating changes to the Project Team.
• Define Project Scope for internal and customer-driven changes.
• Ensure Change Order Requests (CORs) are submitted, approved, and executed after customer agreement and/or purchase order.

Adherence To The Project Lifecycle

• Pre-Award (Quotation) Phase: assist with new projects and quotations, review Sales Risk Assessment, prepare high-level project schedule.
• Initiation/Kick-Off Phase: review project details, prepare Preliminary Project Schedule, conduct turnover meetings, set up Project SharePoint Site and templates.
• Planning Phase: develop project plan, define scope and goals, create Work Breakdown Structure, allocate budgets, create detailed schedule, ensure resources, identify third-party resources and sub-contractors.
• Execution, Monitor & Control: monitor cost, schedules, risks and milestones; track performance using tools; ensure financial performance and profitability; ensure quality and safety; conduct team meetings and status updates; coordinate with engineering, procurement, and fabrication; obtain customer approvals to enable payments; ensure timely invoicing.
• Project Closeout: complete final billing, conduct lessons learned, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering and technical projects
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role, managing multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage medium-large-sized projects with mid-high-level complexity
• PMP certification is an asset; formal PM training and progress toward PMP designation are required
• Experience organizing multi-discipline sub-trades
• Proficiency with schedules, workflows, Gantt charts, MS Excel, ERP systems, and PM software
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and documentation is an asset
• Experience in automation and/or drives systems integration is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and passport for travel

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready to empower industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If accommodations are needed during the process, please contact our recruitment team.