Project Management Director

Job title: Project Management Director

About the Role The Project Management Director is responsible for the proper execution of projects under their responsibility, within 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.

What You'll Do

• Manage a team of Project Managers and System Engineers coordinating activities of project team members from different departments.
• Perform workload forecast to ensure the Project Management department is properly staffed to execute the projects portfolio.
• Structure the launch of all new projects, set financial objectives and the operating strategy with the team.
• Ensure project teams perform general and detailed planning and coordination of activities to meet contractual and financial objectives with all departments.
• Ensure project teams comply with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and at Site; ensure timely performance of all activities related to each project under supervision.
• Define claim negotiation strategies with Project Managers and potentially lead commercial negotiations with the customer on larger, more complex claims.
• Escalate critical issues to other Department Managers and help define and support mitigation or resolution plans.
• Review documentation related to monthly and quarterly project reviews prepared by Project Managers.
• Report to senior management on a regular basis as to the status of projects in the portfolio.
• Perform a risk & opportunity evaluation and detail possible financial variances with regard to objectives.
• Analyze, define and implement a contingency plan in collaboration with Project Managers to correct failures or inadequacies affecting costs, deadlines and quality.
• Ensure project teams properly complete a project once activities are completed.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical or Civil Engineer/Technologist or equivalent experience; minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in hydro or heavy metal fabrication and related manufacturing activities; minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management.
• Experience in managing and leading direct reports; on-site/construction experience.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects with accelerated schedules; strong leadership, team spirit, and innovative mindset.
• Proven negotiation skills to handle project changes and claims resolution.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in French and English.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects with tight deadlines; high professionalism in representing the company to internal and external customers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office; willing to travel as necessary.
• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (an asset). PMP Certificate (an asset).

Nice to Have

• PMP Certification (asset).
• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (asset).

Compensation & Benefits

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