Project Manager

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a global manufacturing company, seeks a Project Manager to support capital projects and operational improvements at one of its facilities. You’ll blend project leadership with hands‑on plant engineering, guiding major initiatives and smaller site projects from planning through execution.

You’ll coordinate with corporate engineering, contractors and suppliers, develop scopes, estimates and approvals, and ensure safety, reliability and quality.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of project management experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology is required.
• Chemical engineering background is preferred.
• Experience with project planning, cost estimating, and contractor coordination.
• Strong safety mindset and experience working with plant, engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• PM and Lean Manufacturing certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects that improve process safety, reliability, operating efficiency, product quality, environmental performance and cost.
• Gather and validate project information in the field (equipment details, drawings, plant services, electrical systems, underground services, P&IDs).
• Coordinate project deliverables with site personnel, corporate engineering teams, external firms, contractors and suppliers.
• Develop project scopes, estimates and capital requests in line with approval processes.
• Support competitive bid reviews, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate contractor work and support safe construction, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Support MOC, PHA action resolution and compliance with codes and standards.
• Maintain project plans, updates and forecasts; communicate changes and provide training to plant employees.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Cost estimating

Contractor coordination

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering Technology degree

Chemical engineering background

Job description

Our client, a well-established global manufacturing company, is seeking a Project Manager to support capital projects and operational improvements at one of its manufacturing facilities.

This role combines project management with hands-on plant engineering. You’ll help advance major projects alongside corporate engineering teams while also leading smaller site projects from planning through completion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead or support projects that improve process safety, reliability, operating efficiency, product quality, environmental performance and cost.
• Gather and validate project information in the field, including equipment details, drawings, plant services, electrical systems, underground services and P&IDs.
• Coordinate project deliverables with site personnel, corporate engineering teams, external engineering firms, contractors and suppliers.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, capital requests and submissions in line with project approval processes.
• Support competitive bid reviews, contractor selection, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate contractor work and support safe construction, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Support PHA action resolution, Management of Change (MOC), process safety documentation and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Maintain project plans, updates and forecasts; communicate project changes and provide training to plant employees as needed.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• 6–10 years of project management experience, with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• A college diploma or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology is required. A Chemical engineering background is preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects in a manufacturing or process environment, ideally with direct plant exposure.
• Working knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, contractor coordination, procurement and project execution.
• A strong safety mindset and experience working with plant, engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• Project management and Lean Manufacturing certifications are assets.

Compensation Range:

$120,000 - $135,000.