Project Manager

Andritz AG; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ AG is seeking a Project Manager in Quebec to execute all facets of projects, coordinating design and process engineers with suppliers and customers. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost control, and quality assurance within a permanent office-based setting in Québec.

The successful candidate will bring a mechanical engineering background, a decade of project engineering experience, and strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and AutoCAD, enabling effective cost tracking and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in a project engineering field involving large industrial evaporator and dryer systems.
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques and associated quality expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Monitors schedule and all tasks to ensure projects are performed on time.
• Writes equipment specifications and coordinates with the process engineer to ensure accuracy.
• Assists purchasing department in negotiations with suppliers.
• Prepares Purchase Order Requisitions.
• Works with Design Department and answers all questions on equipment specifications.
• Reviews drawings to ensure equipment meets specifications.
• Maintains project control charts and tracks costs to maximize margins.
• Ensures timely invoicing to customers to maximize cash flow.
• Prepares Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Interpersonal skills

Fabrication & welding knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Job title: Project Manager

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Quebec, Québec, CA, J7A 2G9

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description

Execute all facets of projects including financial and technical success. Serve as primary contact between Dedert and customer’s designated representatives. Coordinate the efforts of the Lead Designer and Process Engineer assigned to his projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors schedule and all tasks to ensure projects are performed on time.
• Writes equipment specifications and coordinates with process engineer to ensure accuracy.
• Assists purchasing department in negotiations with suppliers.
• Prepares Purchase Order Requisitions.
• Works with Design Department and answers all questions on equipment specifications.
• Reviews internal and external drawings to ensure equipment meets correct specifications.
• Ensures that Quality Assurance Inspector performs inspections of the fabricated and purchased equipment.
• Maintains Project Control Chart and tracks all costs to maximize profit margins.
• Maintains Electronic Project files.
• Ensures timely invoicing to Customers to maximize cash flow.
• Collects all Spare Parts prices in conjunction with the purchasing department.
• Collects all documentations required for the project.
• Prepares Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
• Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.
• Consistently embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Scope of Decision-Making Authority

• Health, Safety, and Environment: All employees have the right to refuse any task they believe is unsafe and must report such refusals immediately to a supervisor, Human Resources, or the Safety Coordinator for investigation. Employees are expected to intervene when they identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, including environmental risks, and take steps to prevent injury, illness, or property damage. Every employee also has a responsibility to actively contribute to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions by participating in health and safety activities, complying with company policies, and promptly reporting unsafe situations.
• Technical Decisions: Authority to make day-to-day technical and engineering decisions within approved project specifications, scope, budget, and applicable standards; escalates material design changes, deviations, or unresolved technical risks to the appropriate technical authority.
• Policy Interpretation: Authority to interpret and apply established company policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and project standards within the scope of assigned projects; seeks guidance where requirements are unclear, conflicting, or may create significant business risk.
• Financial Authority: Authority to monitor project costs, approve supplier invoices and routine project expenditures within approved budgets and delegated authorization limits, and recommend corrective actions to protect margin and cash flow; escalates unbudgeted costs, scope changes, and commitments outside delegated limits.
• People & Resource Management: Authority to coordinate and prioritize the work of assigned project resources, clarify deliverables and timelines, and request additional support as needed; escalates resource conflicts, performance concerns, and staffing decisions to the appropriate functional manager.
• Continuous Improvement: Authority to identify and implement practical improvements to project planning, execution, documentation, cost control, quality, and communication processes, provided changes remain within established policies, standards, and approval requirements.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

Job Specific Competencies (Minimum 6- Maximum 10)

• Coordinating Project Activities
• Driving Projects to Completion
• Controlling Costs
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Managing Resources
• Managing Risk
• Serving Customers
• Negotiating Agreements

Qualifications (Required)

Education, Licenses, & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a project engineering field involving large industrial evaporator and dryer systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques, including associated quality expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate office, fabrication shop, and customer site environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements required to operate computers, office equipment, drafting tools, and other project-related equipment; requires sufficient visual and auditory ability to review technical documents and communicate effectively.
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Environmental Factors: Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional exposure to fabrication shops and industrial customer sites involving noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, uneven surfaces, moving equipment, required personal protective equipment, and travel by vehicle or air.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.