Project Manager – Job Site

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

Job summary

Mécanitec in Sherbrooke, Canada, seeks an experienced project leader to oversee profitability and safe, on‑time execution of industrial maintenance projects. You will supervise an operational team, ensure budgets and client standards are met, and lead bids and site visits. You will coach staff, manage client relationships, promote safety, and work with the Health & Safety Specialist to drive risk management and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Autonomy and initiative with clear profitability focus.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance processes in the industrial sector.
• Strong ability to manage industrial maintenance projects.
• Ability to solve client problems in innovative and cost-efficient ways.
• Ability to analyze commercial issues and project risks for both clients and Mécanitec.
• Ability to coach less experienced project managers and job site supervisory staff.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to our values in all operations.
• Develop pricing approaches that maintain the expected gross profit margin.
• Supervise the preparation of bids for projects.
• Conduct regular job site and client visits.
• Build and maintain harmonious relationships with clients.
• Promote safety and prevention in all operations.
• Participate in risk assessments with Health & Safety Specialist.
• Oversee cost and schedule tracking from conception to installation to achieve margins.
• Negotiate with subcontractors as needed.
• Prepare and monitor the project schedule.
• Monitor project execution with the superintendent and foreman, including site visits.
• Ensure ongoing client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and supervise field supervision teams with coaching and daily support.
• Promote other services offered by Mécanitec.
• Take initiatives when required.

Skills

Intrapreneurship

Autonomy

Customer focus

Maintenance knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Operational Focus : With the support of your operational team, you will be responsible for the profitability of the projects under your supervision. You will ensure that each project is completed safely, without accidents, and in compliance with budgets, timelines, and the standards of both the client and Mécanitec.

Human Resources Focus : You will supervise and support your operational team to help them maintain strong performance levels and achieve their potential through coaching, support, and evaluation. You will be at the heart of your team’s labor relations and must intervene when issues arise to improve productivity and/or the work climate.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure adherence to our values in all operations;
• Develop innovative approaches that allow us to present competitive pricing to clients while achieving the expected gross profit margin;
• Supervise the preparation of bids for your projects;
• Conduct regular job site and client visits;
• Build and maintain harmonious relationships with clients;
• Promote and ensure safety and prevention in all operations;
• Participate in risk assessments for your projects in collaboration with the Health & Safety Specialist;
• Oversee cost and schedule tracking for your projects (contracts) — from conception to drafting, fabrication, and installation — to achieve targeted gross margins;
• Negotiating with subcontractors required for the project;
• Preparing and monitoring the project schedule;
• Monitoring project execution in communication with the superintendent and job site foreman, including regular site visits;
• Ensuring ongoing client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and supervise your field supervision team, providing coaching and daily support;
• Promote other services offered by Mécanitec;
• Take necessary initiatives when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrate intrapreneurship — autonomy, initiative, strong customer service orientation, awareness of development opportunities, and contribution to the profitability of Groupe Mécanitec through project performance and improved work and management methods;
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance processes in the industrial sector;
• Strong ability to manage industrial maintenance projects;
• Ability to solve client problems in innovative and cost-effective ways;
• Ability to analyze commercial issues and project risks for both clients and Mécanitec;
• Ability to manage client relationships — upstream and downstream;
• Ability to coach less experienced project managers and job site supervisory staff;
• Knowledge of the Québec and Canadian industrial maintenance markets;
• Strong leadership with project teams and in interpersonal relationships;
• Excellent communication and listening skills (with clients and colleagues);
• Demonstrated competencies through previous project achievements;