Senior Project Manager

Andritz AG; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, disability, dental and extended—

Pension plan

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Employee individualized training and

Career plan

Job summary

Andritz Hydro Canada in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex hydro projects from launch to close-out, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget performance and customer satisfaction. The role requires leadership, rigorous planning, and coordination with system engineers and procurement.

You will work in a location-flexible environment with travel as needed; fluency in French and English is essential, and a mechanical or electrical engineering degree (PMP a plus) is

Qualifications

• Ten years of project management experience in heavy industry (hydro/energy a plus).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with tight schedules.
• Strong leadership and teamwork, with innovative mindset.
• Excellent listening and communication skills in French and English.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Launch project structuring and risk evaluation with objectives.
• Define technical strategy and supply plans with engineers and procurement.
• Coordinate planning to meet contractual and financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, specs, quality and safety.
• Organize meetings, document actions, and track progress.
• Prepare and negotiate customer claims with the Commercial Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PMP Certification (asset)

Job description

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Job title: Senior Project Manager

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, Andritz Hydro Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.
In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions.

By joining Andritz Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire - Be part of the movement!

Summary of the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the proper execution of the projects under their responsibility, within the budgeted deadlines and costs, and to the satisfaction of the client. They will oversee complex projects, provide strategic direction, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

RESPONSABILITIES

Ultimately responsible for the proper completion of projects under their supervision, done on schedule, on budget and to the customer’s satisfaction. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Structuring the launching of new projects, evaluating risks, setting financial objectives and the operating strategy, and implementing an efficient internal and external communication plan.
• Defining a technical strategy and a supply plan in collaboration with the System Engineer and the Procurement Department.
• Developing the general and detailed planning and coordination of all the activities required to meet established contractual and financial objectives.
• Ensuring follow-up and compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality, and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement, and at Site, as well as the timely performance of all activities related to each project under their supervision.
• Organizing team meetings, preparing the minutes, and defining the actions for the team during the execution of the project.
• Analyzing and preparing all the documentation related to the project reviews with management in collaboration with the Commercial Manager.
• Performing a risk & opportunity evaluation and detailing the possible financial variances regarding the established objectives while suggesting a contingency plan to correct any potential situation.
• Analyzing, defining, and implementing a contingency plan to correct any failure or inadequacy that can have a direct impact on the results of the project (costs, schedule, quality…) in collaboration with the Commercial Manager and System Engineer.
• Preparing and negotiating customer claims with the support of the Commercial Manager.
• Ensuring the proper close-out of a project once activities are completed.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued.

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the field of project management in heavy industry projects (experience in hydroelectricity or energy producing equipment and related manufacturing activities an asset).
• Proven experience and accomplishments related to the efficient management of projects with an inherent complexity and an accelerated schedule.
• Proven leadership and team spirit, innovative.
• Excellent listening skills as well verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in French and in English.
• Availability to travel, as necessary.
• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (an asset).
• PMP Certificate (an asset).

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Performance share plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.