Senior Project Manager, Marine Fabrication — Global Impact

AdvanTec Industrial; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

RRSP matching

Life insurance

Vision care

EAP and disability coverage

Inclusive culture

Job summary

AdvanTec Marine in Chilliwack, BC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead long-term fabrication projects and coordinate across departments to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing with 3 years managing complex projects, plus strong communication and proficiency with manufacturing software. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, manufacturing, or project management.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing and 3 years managing complex projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with manufacturing-related software and workflow management tools.
• Solid understanding of fabrication methods, metals, machining, and project scheduling strategies.
• Knowledge of cost control, change order management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for complex fabrication projects, managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, process change orders and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and present status updates, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with project objectives and procedures.
• Conduct progress meetings and maintain accurate documentation for project control and closeout.
• Identify long-lead items and risk areas, providing proactive solutions for mitigation.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve project objectives related to cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

ERP software

Workflow management tools

Job description

AdvanTec Marine in Chilliwack, BC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead long-term fabrication projects and coordinate across departments to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing with 3 years managing complex projects, plus strong communication and proficiency with manufacturing software. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites.