Project Manager Montreal, QC

Canadian Railway Services Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP program

Paid vacation & personal days

Career growth

Job summary

CRWS in Montreal leads complex rail projects involving rolling stock manufacture, refurbishment, modernization, and engineering services. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholders across the project lifecycle with engineering, production, quality, procurement, logistics, and clients.

You will guide medium- to large-scale projects through multiple phases, coordinating diverse teams and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in rail, manufacturing, transportation, construction, or industrial sectors.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing medium- to large-scale projects with extended timelines.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, and external vendors.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience supporting bids and project estimates is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Zoho Projects, or similar software.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project-related matters.
• Support bids, cost estimates, and execution planning.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Business Admin degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Zoho Projects

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex rail projects involving rolling stock manufacturing, refurbishment, modernization, and engineering services.
You will manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle while working closely with engineering, production, quality, procurement, logistics, and clients. You will also lead medium- to large-scale rail projects spanning multiple phases and extended project durations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project-related matters.
• Support bids, cost estimates, and execution planning.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in rail, manufacturing, transportation, construction, or industrial sectors.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing medium- to large-scale projects with extended timelines.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, and external vendors.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience supporting bids and project estimates is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Zoho Projects, or similar software.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

How You Work

• You lead with accountability and structure.
• You proactively identify risks, challenge assumptions, and propose practical solutions.
• You effectively influence stakeholders and align teams toward project goals.
• You remain organized and decisive under pressure.
• You build strong relationships and drive projects to completion.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position (40 hours/week).
• Regular presence on project and manufacturing sites.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Flexibility to meet operational and project requirements
• Group insurance and health benefits.
• RRSP program.
• Vacation and personal days.
• Career growth within a growing organization.

Why Join CRWS?

• Lead impactful rail projects.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Contribute to the modernization of the rail industry.
• Join a growing company with ambitious plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRWS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected status.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a market-aligned salary with regular reviews to ensure your compensation reflects your skills and contributions.

Health & wellness coverage

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered, plus wellness programs and EAP support.

RRSP or retirement savings plan

We offer support for long-term retirement planning.

Generous vacation policy

Recharge with paid vacation and 10 personal days per year.

Access training programs, certifications, and conference opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.

Continuing Education Support

We offer Support for CPA continuing education.

Working at CRWS

People first. Money later.

At CRWS, we don’t just deliver engineering services — we build the future of railways. As a dynamic and fast-growing firm, we specialize in rolling stock, rail infrastructure, and project management solutions across North America. With a commitment to technical excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and sustainable mobility, we are assembling the next generation of leaders in the rail industry.

Join us. Build the future. Shape the railway industry. Grow with us.