Senior Project Manager (Construction Job Site)

Mécanitec; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Retirement plan (3%)

Group insurance

Job summary

Mécanitec in Sherbrooke is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction job-site operations, ensure profitability, budgets, schedules, and safety standards. You will coach and supervise a field team, manage client relations, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Bring a mechanical engineering background, strong leadership, and bilingual communication; you will coordinate with health & safety and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience managing industrial maintenance projects.
• Strong client service orientation and leadership abilities.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote adherence to company values and profitability goals.
• Supervise bids, site visits, and client relations.
• Manage project tracking from design to installation to meet gross margins.
• Coordinate field supervision and subcontractors.
• Coach and mentor project managers and site staff.
• Support health & safety initiatives and risk assessments.

Skills

Autonomy and initiative

Client service orientation

Industrial maintenance knowledge

Project management leadership

Problem solving (cost-effective)

Risk analysis for projects

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Leadership in teams

Communication and listening

Industrial market knowledge (Québec/CA

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Engineering-related field or experience

Tools

Project scheduling software

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Construction Job Site)

Site

Operational Focus: With the support of your operational team, you will be responsible for the profitability of the projects under your supervision. You will ensure that each project is carried out without accidents and that it meets budgets, schedules, and the standards of both the client and Mécanitec.

Human Resources Focus : You will supervise and support your operational team to help them maintain strong performance levels and achieve their full potential through coaching, support, and evaluation. You will be at the heart of your team’s labor relations and must intervene when issues arise to improve productivity and/or the work climate.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure adherence to our values in all operations;
• Develop original approaches that allow us to offer clients competitive pricing while achieving the expected gross profit margin;
• Supervise the preparation of bids for your projects;
• Conduct regular job site and client visits;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients;
• Promote and ensure prevention in all operations;
• Participate in risk assessments for your projects in collaboration with the Health & Safety Specialist;
• Take responsibility for project tracking (costs and schedules), from design to drafting, fabrication, and installation, to achieve targeted gross margins;
• Oversee project execution, including:
  • Negotiating with required subcontractors;
  • Preparing and tracking the project schedule;
  • Monitoring project execution in communication with the superintendent and foreman, including regular site visits;
  • Ensuring ongoing client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and supervise your field supervision team, providing daily coaching and support;
• Promote other services offered by Mécanitec;
• Take necessary initiatives when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrate intrapreneurship — autonomy, initiative, strong client service orientation, awareness of professional development opportunities, and contribution to the company’s profitability by improving work and management methods;
• Excellent knowledge of industrial maintenance processes;
• Strong ability to manage industrial maintenance projects;
• Ability to solve client problems innovatively and cost-effectively;
• Ability to analyze business issues and project risks for both clients and Mécanitec;
• Ability to manage client relationships — upstream and downstream;
• Ability to coach less experienced project managers and job site supervisory staff;
• Knowledge of the Québec and Canadian industrial maintenance markets;
• Strong leadership with project teams and in interpersonal relationships;
• Excellent communication and listening skills (with clients and colleagues);
• Demonstrated competency through previous project achievements;
• Technical training in mechanical engineering, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, another related field, or relevant industrial experience;
• Experience in industrial project management;
• Bilingualism, an asset.

What We Offer

• Daytime schedule, Monday to Friday, allowing you to fully enjoy your evenings and weekends (a fair give-and-take principle);
• Company vehicle provided;
• Prepare for your future with a competitive retirement plan — including employer contributions (3%);
• Take care of your health and your family with our comprehensive group insurance (including telemedicine!);
• Join a tight-knit team where collaboration and respect are central;
• Enjoy numerous activities organized by our social committee to have fun and strengthen team bonds;
• Receive personalized support when needed through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).