Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)
About the Opportunity
An established and growing industrial solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects from award through completion.
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization with a strong reputation for delivering large-scale construction and manufacturing solutions across North America. The company offers the stability of an industry leader combined with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a high-performing, growth-focused business.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a critical role in driving project success, building client relationships, and influencing strategic outcomes. You'll work alongside talented professionals across engineering, operations, manufacturing, procurement, and field services, helping deliver projects that leave a lasting impact.
This role is ideal for a driven project professional looking for greater visibility, autonomy, and career growth while working on technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities- Lead projects from contract award through final delivery, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations are achieved.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and field operations.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, risk registers, and progress reporting.
- Monitor project performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve outcomes and profitability.
- Manage project budgets, cost controls, change orders, and contract administration activities.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
- Resolve project challenges through practical problem-solving and effective stakeholder communication.
- Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing lessons learned and recommendations for operational excellence.
What the Successful Candidate Will Bring- 5+ years of project management experience within construction, manufacturing, industrial, structural, engineering, or related environments.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects on schedule and within budget.
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, contract administration, financial management, and risk mitigation.
- Exceptional leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance client satisfaction with business objectives.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
- Professional designations such as PEng, PMP, Gold Seal, or equivalent credentials
In Return, You Can Expect- Competitive base salary of $125,000 - $140,000, with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
- Generous vacation entitlement and paid time off.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team that values initiative and results.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile projects with significant responsibility and decision-making authority.
- Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A stable, well-established organization with ambitious plans for continued expansion.
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence project outcomes, and contribute to a growing organization that values expertise and leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
