Project Manager - Montreal - Candidate Pool

CIMA Canada Inc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership program

Work/Life balance policy

3–5 weeks vacation

Job summary

CIMA+ in Montreal seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and design of large-scale projects for major clients in the Greater Montreal area. You will oversee the full coordination of design activities with the client’s professional teams, manage communications, and handle all approval requests with government partners.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Architecture or Engineering, with 10+ years in construction PM, PMP is an asset, and excellent French

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture or Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical) or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction project management.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Fluent in French; English knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead large‑scale projects from preliminary studies to final delivery.
• Ensure alignment of design teams with client needs and budget, monitor variances.
• Support stakeholders in identifying innovative project management solutions.
• Raise and address issues impacting profitability, schedules, or quality.
• Structure and facilitate progress meetings with clients and partners.
• Participate in process improvements, risk management, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Bilingual French-English

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Architecture or Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical)

PMP certification (asset)

Job description

• Project Manager - Montreal - Candidate Pool
• Location: Montreal, QC
• Reference number: REF2526I
• Sector: Project Management
• Category: Professional
• Type of opening: New headcount
• Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+,you’llfind a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office,you’llget plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environmentthat’sengineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

• Job Description

CIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment whereyou’llmake a real impact. Together,we’llpush boundaries and go abovewhat’sexpected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and design of large‑scale projects for major clients in the Greater Montreal area. In this strategic role, you will oversee the full coordination of design activities with the client’s professional teams, manage communications, and handle all approval requests with government partners — including ministries, municipalities, and public agencies. You will also contribute to the preparation of the business case, providing essential expertise to support decision‑making and project advancement.

Given that this is a candidate pool, please be advised that the process may vary and is open-ended. Our Talent Acquisition team will review each application and contact you at the appropriate time, if applicable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead large‑scale projects from preliminary studies to final delivery, ensuring a comprehensive vision and rigorous execution
• Ensure alignment of professional teams with client needs, quality objectives, and the established budget, while performing strategic monitoring of any variances
• Support and advise stakeholders in identifying innovative solutions to ensure optimal project management and smooth execution
• Act promptly on critical issues that may impact profitability, schedules, the supply chain, or deliverable quality, by engaging relevant stakeholders
• Prepare, structure, and facilitate progress meetings with clients and internal and external partners, ensuring clear, transparent, and results‑oriented communication
• Actively participate in operational and strategic activities related to project management, including process improvement, risk management, and performance monitoring
• Profile
• University degree in Architecture, Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), or any other relevant field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction project management
• PMP certification, an asset
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and project management best practices
• Excellent communication skills in French, both written and spoken. Knowledge of English is considered an asset due to occasional interactions with CIMA+ stakeholders across Canada.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, butdon'tmeet all the job requirements? We invite you toapply, becauseeveryone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward tohearinghow you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity topurchaseshares for all employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
• Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.