Project Specialist

Nexans USA Inc; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans Canada is seeking a Project Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of large-scale project opportunities within assigned verticals, from early identification and bid coordination through to post-award execution. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will build and maintain a live project pipeline, coordinate bids, and support risk and pricing governance

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in project management/co-ordination in wire, cable, electrical, or industrial sectors.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects from bid to delivery.
• Familiarity with technical specs, single-line drawings and tender docs.
• Willing to travel within Canada and, occasionally, North America.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset for Quebec activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and maintain a live project pipeline across the vertical.
• Coordinate bid packages with internal teams and partners.
• Support pre-award engagement and manage projects through PO to delivery.
• Provide project and market insights to improve processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/commerce

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth. We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As a Project Specialist, you will report directly to the Project Manager. This role is part of the Major Project Group, focusing on Nexans Canada verticals such as Data Centers, Renewables, Giga-Factories, Mass Transit, Power Grid & Industrial.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

One of the strategic orientations that Nexans pursues consists in capturing growth and differentiating its offer by escalading the value chain from the production of cables towards the provision of innovative cable systems and services and solutions to better address the current and future needs of our partners and customers.

The Project Specialist mission is to manage the full lifecycle of complex, large-scale project opportunities within an assigned strategic market vertical — from early-stage identification and bid coordination through to post-award execution and delivery. The role requires strong project management discipline, technical product knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally to ensure Nexans delivers its commitments in high-priority growth segments. manage the full sales cycle and order processing of accounts, while providing a high standard of customer service.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Project Opportunity & Pipeline Management

• Prepare quotes and maintain a live pipeline of project opportunities within the assigned vertical, monitoring progress from identification through award and order intake
• Manage project forecasting, order tracking, and status reporting in CRM and internal systems
• Support pricing governance processes for high-value or non-standard bids
• Partner with the Business Development and RSM teams to ensure project activity and vertical intelligence contribute to the broader commercial pipeline

Bid & Proposal Coordination

• Act as the primary coordinator between internal stakeholders, manufacturing plants, and select partner distributors to compile comprehensive bid packages
• Coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial bid submissions for large-scale projects, bringing together inputs from supply chain, engineering, and pricing functions
• Ensure technical data sheets, certifications, and submittal documentation are complete and aligned with project specifications
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Nexans and competitor cable specifications, installation standards, and procurement processes applicable to the assigned vertical

Customer & Project Execution

• Support customer and EPC engagement during the pre-award phase, ensuring Nexans is well-positioned from a technical and delivery standpoint
• Manage awarded projects from PO receipt through final delivery, ensuring commitments on schedule, quality, and documentation are met
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer during project execution, managing communications and escalations as required
• Coordinate internally across manufacturing, logistics, and customer service to resolve execution issues and maintain delivery performance

Market & Continuous Improvement

• Share vertical-specific project and market intelligence with the broader Project Management team to support consistent practices and continuous improvement
• Leverage project activity and market insights to strengthen collaboration across the commercial and project management teams

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered
• 3–7 years of experience in project management or project coordination roles within the wire and cable, electrical, or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from bid stage through to delivery
• Comfortable working with technical specifications, single-line drawings, and project tender documents
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and manage customer-facing interactions professionally
• Familiarity with the Canadian project and construction landscape; knowledge of key EPCs, utilities, and project owners in the assigned vertical is an asset
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with project tracking and reporting tools
• Willingness to travel within Canada and, on occasion, within North America as required
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset for roles with Quebec-based project activity

Type of Position: Planned Vacancy

Use of AI: None

Salary: [$70,000.00 per annum to $80,000.00 per annum]

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.