Project manager – building

Tekna Group; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekna Group is seeking a Building Project Manager to bridge operations, maintenance, and technical stakeholders in Sherbrooke, Canada. You will coordinate infrastructure upgrades, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure safety compliance throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Building or Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing, with proficiency in AutoCAD and strong leadership and bilingual communication in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design tools (AutoCAD) (an asset).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (WHMIS) and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strong sense of responsibility and organization.
• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly evolving environment.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, to communicate with English-speaking suppliers, consultants, partners, and stakeholders throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, plan, and coordinate infrastructure maintenance, renovation, improvement, and replacement projects, from defining requirements through to completion.
• Define project objectives, timelines, budgets, and work plans, and monitor costs, schedules, and work quality.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams, including bid evaluations, project awards, and contract management.
• Oversee projects involving mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems.
• Monitor infrastructure conditions, recommend required interventions, and contribute to upgrades and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, health and safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to understand needs, plan work while minimizing operational disruptions, and monitor major interventions.
• Communicate effectively with managers and stakeholders regarding project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual: French & English

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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role overview

Job Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Building Project Manager acts as a liaison between operational needs, maintenance teams, and various technical stakeholders. The role helps ensure the long-term sustainability, compliance, and performance of buildings by coordinating infrastructure improvement and maintenance projects while meeting cost, schedule, and operational requirements.

Responsabilities

Identify, prioritize, plan, and coordinate infrastructure maintenance, renovation, improvement, and replacement projects, from defining requirements through to completion.

Define project objectives, timelines, budgets, and work plans, and monitor costs, schedules, and work quality.

Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams, including bid evaluations, project awards, and contract management.

Oversee projects involving mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems.

Monitor infrastructure conditions, recommend required interventions, and contribute to upgrades and modernization initiatives.

Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, health and safety requirements, and environmental regulations.

Work closely with maintenance teams to understand needs, plan work while minimizing operational disruptions, and monitor major interventions.

Communicate effectively with managers and stakeholders regarding project progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of mechanical design tools (AutoCAD) (an asset).

Knowledge of health and safety regulations (WHMIS) and good manufacturing practices.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and strong sense of responsibility and organization.

Ability to work under pressure in a constantly evolving environment.

Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, to communicate with English-speaking suppliers, consultants, partners, and stakeholders throughout project execution.