Project Manager

Metso; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Project Manager to lead major customer contracts across North America, coordinating design, retrofit, manufacturing, and installation of equipment and systems. You will ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence, while meeting contractual commitments and driving customer success.

You’ll report to the Project Delivery Manager. The role is based in Canada, the United States, or Mexico with ~20% travel and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or capital equipment.
• Experience with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction contracts, scheduling, quality management, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial terms, and project execution methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of major customer contracts from project kickoff through final closeout.
• Establish project plans, budgets, schedules, and cash flow forecasts while monitoring performance.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution activities for delivery.
• Review drawings, specifications, and requisitions to ensure contract compliance.
• Resolve technical, commercial, client, subcontractor, and cross-functional issues.
• Manage subcontractors and major equipment suppliers.
• Oversee field activities, staffing, and site coordination with a focus on safety.
• Build trusted customer relationships and identify opportunities for value-added solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP Project Module

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Introduction

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Market Area North and Central America Project Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the execution of major customer contracts involving the design, retrofit, manufacturing, and installation of equipment and systems. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments, contributing to customer success and profitable business growth.

You’ll report to the Project Delivery Manager.

This role is based in Canada, the United States, or Mexico, with flexible working options available. Relocation is not provided for this role.

This role includes approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations across North America and other international destinations.

Team you will belong to

You will join a team of experienced project delivery professionals focused on executing complex capital equipment and systems projects for customers in the mining and aggregates industries. Our team plays a key role in ensuring successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and the delivery of Metso's industry-leading solutions, with a shared focus on safety, quality, collaboration, and operational excellence.

We collaborate closely with customers, engineering teams, procurement specialists, manufacturing facilities, field service personnel, subcontractors, and business stakeholders. Our team is based across North and Central America, and our ways of working emphasize open and honest communication, customer focus, accountability, and getting things done together.

What You'll Do

• Lead the execution of major customer contracts from project kickoff through final closeout.
• Establish project plans, budgets, schedules, and cash flow forecasts while monitoring performance and initiating corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review drawings, specifications, and requisitions to ensure compliance with contract requirements and project objectives.
• Resolve technical, commercial, client, subcontractor, and cross-functional project issues.
• Participate in the selection and management of subcontractors and major equipment suppliers.
• Manage field activities, staffing requirements, and site coordination while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Build trusted customer relationships, identify opportunities to address customer challenges, and support the delivery of value-added technical solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or capital equipment environments.
• Experience with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction contracts, scheduling, quality management, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial terms, and project execution methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish, SAP Project Module experience, and knowledge of engineering or regulatory standards such as CSA or NEMA are considered assets.

What's In It For You

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in your location, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Recruitment timeline: We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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