Project Manager

Andritz AG; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where your expertise in managing complex projects will contribute to sustainable technology solutions. You will lead the design of hydromechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations, ensuring projects meet their financial and technical objectives. This role offers a dynamic environment where your leadership and communication skills will shine. Collaborate with an innovative team that values perseverance and teamwork while making a significant impact in the energy sector. If you're ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Performance Share Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Individualized Training

Career Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management for heavy industry projects.
• Experience in hydroelectricity or energy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project launches, evaluate risks, and set financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Organize team meetings and prepare project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

PMP Certificate

Job description

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Job title: Project Manager

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location:

Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, Andritz Hydro Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.
In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining Andritz Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Quebecer's expertise (or Canadian depending on the site we advertise).

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Summary of the role

To support the strong market demand for our products and services, we are looking for a design engineer, specializing in the design of heavy mechanical equipment. More specifically, the successful candidate will work on the design of hydromechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations, including overhead cranes, gates, stoplogs, trash racks, embedded parts, and lifting devices for water intakes, draft tube, spillways and water regulation structures.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team:

• Structures the launching of new projects, evaluates the risks, sets financial objectives and the operating strategy, and implements an efficient internal and external communication plan;
• Responsible for defining a technical strategy and a supply plan in collaboration with the System Engineer and the Procurement Department;
• With all the other departments involved, develops the general and detailed planning and coordination of all the activities required to meet established contractual and financial objectives;
• Ensures a follow-up and compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement and at Site, as well as the timely performance of all activities related to each project under his supervision;
• Organizes team meetings, prepares the minutes and defines the actions for the team during the execution of the project;
• In collaboration with the Commercial Manager, analyzes and prepares all the documentation related to the project reviews with management;
• Performs a risk & opportunity evaluation and details the possible financial variances regarding the established objectives while suggesting a contingency plan to correct any potential situation;
• In collaboration with the Commercial Manager and System Engineer, analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan to correct any failure or inadequacy that can have a direct impact on the results of the project (costs, schedule, quality…);
• With the support of the Commercial Manager, prepares and negotiates customer claims;
• Ensures the proper close-out of a project once activities are completed.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field of project management in heavy industry projects (experience in hydroelectricity or energy producing equipment and related manufacturing activities an asset);
• Proven experience and accomplishments related to the efficient management of projects with an inherent complexity and an accelerated schedule;
• Proven leadership and team spirit, innovative;
• Excellent listening skills as well as verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in French and in English;
• Availability to travel, as necessary;
• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (an asset);
• PMP Certificate (an asset).

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Hydro Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

* Legal status to work in Canada required.