Project Manager

Vortex Aquatic Structures International; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Aquatic Structures International in Canada is seeking a Project Manager who will lead complex aquatic construction projects from concept to installation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including designers, engineers, and sales, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and quality standards.

The role requires a Mechanical or Civil Engineering background, 3–5 years in engineering project management, strong communication, CAD proficiency, and willingness to travel to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 3–5 years of engineering project management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction-related environment
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and technical drawings
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced CAD knowledge; SolidWorks experience is an asset
• PMP certification and aquatic industry experience are assets
• Bilingual French and English, with at least an intermediate level of English
• Ability to travel to project sites when required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to determine best mechanical and structural solutions.
• Assess feasibility of product modifications and new concepts.
• Review project designs and customer requirements to set specifications.
• Conduct technical studies and contribute to cost estimates.
• Define technical phases, deliverables, and requirements after award.
• Manage information flow between customers, Sales, Engineering and Design.
• Coordinate design and technical requirements with architects and contractors.
• Provide engineering support to customers and contractors throughout projects.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Keep deliverables on schedule while ensuring quality and innovation.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Bilingual French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

CAD knowledge

SolidWorks

Job description

Ready to shape the future of fun? At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day.

If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.

Bring complex, one-of-a-kind projects from concept to installation.

At Vortex, our projects combine engineering, design, construction, and creativity to create aquatic play environments enjoyed by communities around the world. We’re looking for a Project Manager who enjoys solving technical challenges, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and seeing projects move from an idea on paper to a completed installation.

Working alongside designers, technical drafters, engineers, and sales professionals, you’ll act as the link between our customers and the teams responsible for delivering each project. From the bidding stage through execution and installation, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and to Vortex quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate customer requests and determine the best mechanical and structural solutions.
• Assess the feasibility of product modifications and new concepts.
• Review project designs and customer requirements to determine technical specifications.
• Conduct technical studies and contribute to project cost estimates.
• Once a project is awarded, define the technical phases, deliverables, and requirements needed for successful execution.
• Manage the flow of information between customers, Sales, Engineering, Design, and other key stakeholders.
• Meet with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and customers to coordinate design and technical requirements.
• Support customers and contractors with engineering and technical questions throughout the project.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Keep technical deliverables on schedule and within project requirements while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of engineering project management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction-related environment.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and technical drawings.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced CAD knowledge; SolidWorks experience is an asset.
• PMP certification and aquatic industry experience are assets.
• Bilingual French and English, with at least an intermediate level of English.
• Ability to travel to project sites when required.

Proficiency in English is required for this role, as approximately 40% of the responsibilities involve regular communication with stakeholders based in the United States and Europe.

Splash into fun!