Project Manager (Industrial)

Pinnacle | Executive & Professional Search; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Company-matched RRSP

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pinnacle is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production, purchasing, sales, quality, and logistics. You will drive project execution from quotation to delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company policies.

You will serve as the central point of contact, manage schedules and scope, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining customer satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering (MET, CET, EIT).
• 1–5 years of experience in project management or a related role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from quotation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company policies.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, sales, quality, and logistics.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including quotations, drawings, submittals, and production release packages.
• Facilitate internal review and contract meetings for standard and non-standard projects.
• Monitor project schedules, scope, and progress to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Communicate project status and updates to customers to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
• Manage scope changes, pricing adjustments, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project billing, closeout documentation, and overall project profitability.
• Support product improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with resolving post-delivery issues related to quality, installation, or logistics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (MET, CET, EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Project Manager works closely with engineering, production, purchasing, sales, quality, and logistics to manage project execution, support customer needs, and deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective solutions throughout the full project lifecycle.

This position serves as a central point of coordination between customers and internal teams, ensuring that project requirements, timelines, and business objectives are aligned.

WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?

This locally owned company is steadily growing, offering great potential for career growth and professional development opportunities. Your salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid premiums. You will also receive a company-matched RRSP program and enrolment in their Employee Assistance Program.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage assigned projects from quotation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company policies.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, sales, quality, and logistics.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including quotations, drawings, submittals, and production release packages.
• Facilitate internal review and contract meetings for standard and non-standard projects.
• Monitor project schedules, scope, and progress to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Communicate project status and updates to customers to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
• Manage scope changes, pricing adjustments, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project billing, closeout documentation, and overall project profitability.
• Support product improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with resolving post-delivery issues related to quality, installation, or logistics.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering (MET, CET, EIT)
• 1–5 years of experience in project management or a related role within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how products are designed and manufactured
• Ability to manage multiple projects or requests simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems (experience preferred; training provided as needed)
• Understanding of project management workflows, quality processes, and internal pricing/margin concepts
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and mathematical skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth