Senior Project Manager

Andritz AG; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in hydropower solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Pointe-Claire. This role involves overseeing complex projects, ensuring timely completion within budget, and managing team dynamics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, coupled with strong leadership skills and proficiency in both French and English. Competitive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan, are offered, contributing to a sustainable future in the energy sector.

Benefits

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance

Pension plan

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy industry.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with accelerated schedules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Organize team meetings and define actions for project execution.
• Perform risk and opportunity evaluations, proposing contingency plans.

Skills

Project management in heavy industry

Leadership

Communication skills (French and English)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PMP Certificate

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.