Project Manager

Boccard; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences, an industrial integrator, seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver process solutions in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing industries. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, and maintaining strong client relationships across Canada and the United States.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, schedules, and scope while applying Boccard PM practices, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Five or more years of project management experience in the relevant field or five years as a process engineer in the field.
• Mandatory membership in the OIQ or PEO (Professional Order of Engineers of Ontario) or in the process of becoming a member.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects per Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices.
• Deliver projects on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Track performance and manage budgets; explain variances.
• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and align with technical teams.
• Manage staffing plans and lead project meetings.
• Review P&IDs, 3D drawings, and technical calculations.
• Coordinate startup, testing, and project handover.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

P&ID knowledge

3D drawing

Leadership

MS Office

Autonomy

Communication

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

Job description

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects on time, on scope, and within budget. This role involves managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. The Project Manager will manage moderately complex projects, contributing their expertise in project management methodologies and best practices. This role is responsible for project execution and ensures full compliance with P.Q.P. rules: Prevention, Quality, and Productivity.

Safety:

• Comply with safety regulations
• Anticipate safety issues and take corrective actions
• Report any violations to hierarchy

Quality:

• PM is responsible for the quality of the installations as stated in the contract

Productivity:

• Comply with the BPMS internal rules (Boccard Project Management System) and follow best practices inplace in order to deliver the Project safely, On Time, On Spec, and On budget

Position Functions

• Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place
• Accountable for delivering the project On Time, On Spec, and On Budget
• Track Project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure. Manage project budgets and report estimated versus actual costs, against physical progress. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances
• Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs
• Play an active role in maintaining the good relationship between the company and the client
• Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and main point of contact for customer on project related communication
• Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments
• Execute and follow requests for modification to orders in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
• Prepare and manage staffing plans - Identify the need for internal and external resources
• Manage the project team, organize and lead internal meetings. Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Apply standard Engineering practices to complete and/or review calculations, spreadsheets, drawings, piping layouts, and functional descriptions. Plan and coordinate with various departments the completion of tasks / milestones: to be delivered on time and on spec: design review, P&ID, 3D, highlighted P&IDs
• Manage and validate the technical calculations, specifications
• Work closely with the Supply Chain department: Plan the Supply Chain Kick Off meeting and comply with internal purchase order rules of engagements
• Write and validate reception protocols and approve installations
• Coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects (may oversee equipment installation as necessary)
• Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
• Schedule and supervise the start-up
• Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates
• Prepare and provide project status reports to upper management / direct supervisor

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

At least five (5) years of proven experience in Project Management in our field or five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in our field.

License/Certifications

Membership in the OIQ or PEO - Professional Order of Engineers of Ontario (or in the process of becoming a member) - mandatory

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
• Comprehension of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
• Competency in MS suite and other data entry software’s
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to complete tasks without supervision
• Good organizational skills
• A strong interest in technical tasks along with a strong willingness to learn
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

This position requires proficiency in both French and English, as the nature of the duties involves regular communication with clients across Canada and the United States. The requirement for English is essential to perform these responsibilities effectively.