Project Manager

Foremost; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

In-depth Safety Program

Flexible, robust benefits for you and

Paid Vacation

Health, Dental & Disability Benefits

Company-Matched RRSP or Pension

Wellness Programs & Employee Support

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Foremost is seeking a Project Manager based at our Lloydminster facility. You will oversee custom-manufacturing projects from handoff through fabrication, delivery and financial closeout, coordinating with Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality and Operations to keep projects safe, on spec, on time and cost-efficient.

You will build execution schedules using Visual ERP, track budgets, and communicate progress and risks to customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management or coordination in industrial fabrication or related environments.
• Technical diploma or project-management training is an asset.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, specs and P&IDs is an asset.
• Experience tracking budgets, costs, schedules and changes.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; Visual ERP and MS Project are assets.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders, scope, specs and handoffs; confirm deliverables, milestones, risks and planned costs.
• Create and maintain schedules and work orders using Visual ERP; coordinate critical-path activities with shop teams.
• Track budgets and forecast full cost to complete; explain variances during reviews.
• Coordinate drawing releases, material fabrication with quality control.
• Align drawing release timing with milestones; coordinate material readiness, fabrication, inspections and documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with customers on progress, questions and delivery commitments.
• Identify and manage scope changes, cost and schedule impacts; obtain approvals.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors; manage pricing, deliveries and cost allocations.
• Raise risks early and implement solutions with the team.
• Support project closeout including final documentation and invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

ERP systems

MS Project

Visual ERP

Budget tracking

Reading drawings

Education

Technical diploma (Mechanical/Manufacturing/CET)

Tools

Visual ERP

MS Project

Job description

• On-site
• Lloydminster
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE001209

Description

Foremost is seeking a Project Manager based at our Lloydminster facility, reporting to the General Manager. The role oversees assigned custom-manufacturing projects from project handoff through fabrication, delivery and financial closeout. Working with customers and Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality and Operations, the Project Manager helps ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, on schedule and with strong cost control. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, anticipates issues and follows commitments through

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer purchase orders, scope, specifications and project handoffs; confirm deliverables, key milestones, risks and planned costs.
• Build and maintain practical execution schedules and work orders using Visual ERP and project planning tools; coordinate critical-path activities with shop teams.
• Track project budgets and forecast the full cost to complete, including actual costs, outstanding commitments and remaining labour, materials and services; explain variances during WIP reviews.
• Coordinate drawing releases, material fabrication with quality control.
• Work with Drafting and Engineering leads to align drawing release timing with project milestones, and coordinate material readiness, fabrication, inspections, testing and required documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with customers on progress, technical questions, delivery commitments and outstanding decisions.
• Identify and manage scope changes and change orders, documenting cost and schedule impacts and obtaining appropriate approvals.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors, including pricing, services, deliveries, accurate receiving and proper allocation of costs.
• Raise schedule, cost and quality risks early, follow through on open actions, and work with the team to put solutions in place.
• Support project closeout, including final documentation, invoicing, outstanding commitments and lessons learned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 + years of project management or coordination experience in industrial fabrication, custom manufacturing, energy equipment or a related environment equivalent experience considered
• Technical diploma (Mechanical/Manufacturing/CET) or project-management training is an asset.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, specifications and P&IDs is an asset.
• Experience tracking budgets, costs, schedules, changes and multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; Visual ERP and MS Project (or equivalent planning software) are assets.
• Clear communication, strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving and consistent follow-through.
• We are willing to train the right individual who demonstrates initiative, accountability and a willingness to learn

What we Offer

• Competitive Compensation.
• In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
• Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation.
• Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
• Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
• Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
• Collaborative Team Environment.

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit .