Project Manager

Valtechfabrication; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Telemedicine

EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance)

Job summary

Valtechfabrication is seeking a Project Manager to oversee engineering-driven fabrication projects from planning to execution. You will interface with Production, HSE, Quality Control, Pre-Production and Materials to meet quality, cost, schedule and performance targets.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, OIQ membership, and 5–10 years of manufacturing PM experience, with fluency in French and English and solid CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent experience.
• OIQ registration or eligibility preferred.
• 5–10 years in industrial/manufacturing project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and monitor progress.
• Coordinate fabrication activities and communicate with production teams.
• Review drawings, weld maps, and fabrication standards.
• Provide technical support and manage non-conformities.
• Ensure materials align with production schedules and ERP routings.

Skills

Fluent bilingual (French/English)

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) member

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

ASME knowledge

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Projects and Estimating, the Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects and ensuring their efficient, safe, and profitable execution. The Project Manager works closely with other Project Managers and with various departments across the organization, including Production, HSE, Quality Control, Pre-Production, and Materials, to coordinate resources, promote effective communication, and ensure project objectives related to quality, cost, schedule, and performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to clients.
• Coordinate the progress of fabrication activities by communicating periodic objectives to the production teams.
• Respond to clients' technical and commercial inquiries and participate in project follow-up meetings.
• Recommend technical solutions and adjustments to ensure the manufacturability of projects.
• Review and revise fabrication drawings and weld maps.
• Review and understand applicable industry standards and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical support throughout the fabrication process, including the management of non-conformities, rework, and required adjustments.
• Ensure that required materials are available in accordance with production schedules.
• Set up manufacturing routings, including weld joints, in the ERP system in accordance with approved weld maps.
• Coordinate the shipment and receipt of parts to and from subcontractors.
• Coordinate the shipment of finished products to clients.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to provide the information required to monitor project profitability.

Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Excellent proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing project management.
• Experience in metal fabrication or custom manufacturing is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with technical drawing and design software, including AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Strong knowledge of welding, assembly, and metal fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 is considered an asset.
• Abilitys to interpret complex drawings and understand technical calculations.

Professional Skills

• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and internal teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Most importantly, demonstrates and embodies our company values:
  • Humanity
  • Collaboration
  • Passion
  • Integrity

Working Conditions

• Permanent, full-time position on the day shift;
• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Group insurance;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Telemedicine;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Company cell phone provided;
• Non-unionized work environment.