Project Specialist (80830)

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

Job summary

Nexans Canada seeks a Project Specialist to lead the full lifecycle of large-scale project opportunities within the Major Project Group. You will manage bids through delivery, coordinating internal teams to guarantee on-time, quality execution.

The role requires 3–7 years in project management in wire and cable or industrial sectors, plus strong organizational and CRM skills. Some travel within Canada and North America is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commerce, Business Administration or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered
• 3–7 years of experience in project management or project coordination within wire and cable, electrical, or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from bid stage through 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 EPCs, utilities, and project owners is an asset
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; travel within Canada and North America is required
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset for Quebec-based activity

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and maintain a live pipeline of project opportunities within the assigned vertical
• Manage project forecasting, order tracking, and status reporting in CRM and internal systems
• Support pricing governance processes for high-value bids
• Coordinate bid packages between internal stakeholders, manufacturing plants, and partner distributors
• Prepare technical and commercial bid submissions with input from supply chain, engineering, and pricing
• Ensure data sheets, certifications, and submittal documentation meet project specs
• Provide pre-award customer engagement and post-award project execution support
• Coordinate internally across manufacturing, logistics and customer service to resolve issues and maintain delivery performance
• Share market intelligence to support continuous improvement across the PM team

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Technical specifications

Single-line drawings

Client-facing interactions

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID80830-Posted10/16/2026-CA-TRENTON SIDNEY More (1) -Canada

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

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.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.