Project Manager

Powerhouse Controls Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Benefits

Increased Vacation

Birthdays off with pay

Flexible work hours

Fitness incentive

Social and Team building events

Charitable donation matching

RRSP/401K Matching

AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

Job summary

A leading automation integration firm in Canada is seeking a dynamic Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client service and manage project risks effectively. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, extensive project management experience and is passionate about innovation. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a creative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering and technical based projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role, managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Must have completed formal PM training and be in process of achieving PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and exercise authority over project aspects including planning and budgeting.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for effective project execution.
• Assess potential project risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Client communication

Risk management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

PM software tools

Job description

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Since 1992, Powerhouse Controls has been on a mission to be recognized as a world‑class, single‑source drive and automation systems integration supplier.

We bring exceptional technical and engineering experience to the table, but what really sets us apart is an unsurpassed level of passion and commitment. We listen, question, collaborate, analyze and assess until we’re completely convinced that our recommendation is the best solution possible.

Powerhouse Controls is on the hunt for individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We're not just seeking employees; we're searching for trailblazers who share our passion for shaping the future of control systems and automation. If you're fueled by the fire of creativity, if you're driven by a desire to collaborate with a diverse community of experts, and if your commitment to ethical excellence is unwavering, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

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. In this integral and highly visible role, they ensure that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The Project Manager must be able to produce high quality output without requiring guidance or review.

Why Join Us?

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

Process and Procedures

• Support and develop project management procedures, tools and templates, and checklists to enhance and improve project effectiveness and reporting capabilities
• Manage projects and project teams in accordance with all applicable procedures
• Collaborate with sales, customers, management, engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to execute projects with a high level 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
• Identify and assess any potential and/or realized project risks, specific to cost, schedule and quality
• Analyze data and trends throughout the project execution phase to proactively detect risks, threats and/or opportunities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Mitigation Plan through collaboration with Project Team Members, Management and Stakeholders
• Communicate Risk Mitigation Plan, including 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 the lead customer interface and advocate, provide regular and clear communication on project plans, issues, changes, and status
• Strong client‑focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences and maximum customer satisfaction
• Work with the Customer Account Manager to proactively manage customer concerns, escalating to management when required

Change Management

• Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project outputs, communicating any changes to the Project Team
• Project Scope for both internal and customer driven changes
• Ensure Change Order Requests (CORs) for all customer requested changes are submitted, approved, and only executed after receipt or customer agreement and/or purchase order

Adherence to the Project Lifecycle

1. Pre‑Award (Quotation) Phase:

• Assist Sales & Applications with new projects and quotations, including reviewing the Sales Risk Assessment and PM labour estimates
• Assist Sales & Applications with customer interaction during quotation phase
• Prepare initial high‑level project schedule, estimating timing for key milestones

2. Initiation/Kick‑Off Phase:

• Review Project Details from Sales Quotation phase, including Commercial details, Quote, Customer PO, Project Costing and Budget, Specifications and Requirements, Scope of Work
• Prepare a Preliminary Project Schedule
• Conduct Sales Turnover, Internal Kick‑off, and Customer Kick‑off meetings to review all Project Details with management, project teams, stakeholders, and customer
• Setup Project SharePoint Site, Folders, and templates

3. Planning Phase:

• Develop the Project Plan, including defining project scope and goals, work breakdown structure, tasks, and deliverables with precision
• Develop suitable budget allocations for labour and materials
• Create a detailed and baselined project schedule, identify all critical path tasks, and obtain full commitment from all stakeholders
• Responsible for ensuring that each project has sufficient and optimal resources allocated to meet the project schedule, negotiating and collaborating with department and project leads
• Identify, initiate, and secure any required third‑party resources and sub‑contractors

4. Execution, Monitor & Control:

• Conduct regular reviews of project cost accruals and variances, forecasts, project schedules, risks, and commercial milestones
• Track and trend project performance utilizing tools (MS Excel, schedule tools, ERP system)
• Responsible for the financial performance of projects, ensuring adherence to project budgets, meeting or exceeding profitability goals and targets
• Ensure projects adhere to all quality guidelines, documenting all issues with action plans, and reporting deficiencies and progress to Project Directors and key stakeholders
• Coordinate onsite safety compliance requirements and scope of work is delivered to all applicable codes and standards
• Conduct regular project team meetings and issue weekly status updates to project team
• Track progress of all technical and commercial deliverables of multiple projects
• Collaborate with the Project Team, including engineering technical leads, procurement and fabrication to manage day‑to‑day scheduling, review timing and forecast remaining effort
• Navigate competing priorities from project teams and department managers, maintaining a solutions‑focused approach
• Direct the Project Teams to execute projects consistently
• Ensure scope of work and all key project deliverables are accomplished, with supporting documentation
• Obtain necessary customer approvals (including FAT, SAT, and Final Acceptance) are completed to enable commercial payment milestones and project closure
• Monitor and report on project progress to key stakeholders
• Ensure all billing and invoicing are submitted on time
• Ensure timeliness of invoicing by ensuring that time sheets and service reports are timely and accurate

5. Project Closeout:

• Ensure all Final billing and invoices are submitted on time
• Complete Lessons Learned, requesting feedback from the project team, reviewing final budget performance, communicating and tracking all 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 of study preferred
• 5+ years’ experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering and technical based projects
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role, managing multidisciplinary teams
• Must be able to manage medium‑large‑sized projects with mid‑high‑level complexity
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset. Must have completed formal PM training and at least be in the process of achieving the PMP designation.
• Experience organizing multi‑discipline sub trades
• Proficiency with schedules, workflows and Gantt charts, MS Excel, ERP Systems and PM software tools required
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, language & documentation is an asset
• Experience in Automation and/or Drives Systems integration is considered a plus.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and passport for travel

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready for empowering industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company that’s redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future where innovation and excellence drive success. Apply Today!

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier‑free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the process, please contact our recruitment team.