Position: Project Manager

Location: Brockville, ON

Employment Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Employment Type: On-Site

Sector: Industrial, Manufacturing

Role: Managerial/Supervisory

Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management experience in industrial markets

Salary Range: $65 000 – $85 000 

Bonuses: Yes

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, RRSP and more

*Please read the job ad carefully. If you are qualified, submit your tailored resume and cover letter to jobs@essentialhiring.com. Please include the job title and location in the subject line.

Our employment partner is seeking a Project Manager for their client in Brockville, Ontario. 

The client is a leading provider of modular water, wastewater and groundwater treatment solutions to the resource, power generation, industrial, private development and municipal markets. Their full suite of patented technologies and capabilities include design, engineering and manufacturing in their own facilities, located in Brockville. They maintain strict control over the high quality and on-time delivery of their systems. 

The client is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to attracting talented people who share these goals and ideals. If you thrive in an environment that rewards rolling up your sleeves, thinking beyond the status quo, and doing what it takes to deliver innovative solutions, we’d like to talk to you.

Summary of Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects, including;

· Overseeing all aspects of project scheduling water treatment equipment assembly, in house manufacturing and assembly, customer liaison, contract administration and liaison with other departments, including engineering and sales.

· Setting deadlines, coordinating projects with fabricators and manufacturing, expediting vendors, and monitoring/summarizing progress of projects.

· Preparing reports for upper management regarding status of projects and monthly shipment forecasts.

· Being solely responsible for meeting on-time shipment metrics.

· Performing standard project management and purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.

· Carrying out a variety of tasks where a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

· Reporting to the Manager of Project Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Oversee the Project Management of significant or complex customer orders/projects.

· Read, understand and manage customer specifications, contracts and commercial terms and conditions.

· Upon project award, collect and organize all information related to project including proposal files, order entry information and e-mails.

· Set up logistics for pickup and shipment of major equipment projects.

· Project manage major customer orders/projects from point of order award through equipment installation/start-up and customer remittance.

· Mobilize engineering and support personnel as needed.

· Coordinate activities with sub-vendors.

· Provide a single point of contact for clients after receipt of project order.

· Update and distribute status reports for each active project being managed by Project Management.

· Negotiate and act as buyer for major equipment.

· Some overnight travel is required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Experience working within industrial markets including oil/gas, pulp & paper, chemical, etc. 
• An understanding and knowledge of water treatment and general boiler room equipment is a plus. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Outlook, Excel and MS Projects is required. 
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings provided by engineering group.

Behavioural Competencies

The competencies below have been identified as key behavioural competencies contributing to excellence and success in this position:

Customer Service Orientation

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

• Obtains first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services

Organization

• Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done

• Ability to work many project simultaneously with successful results

• Uses indirect resources effectively and efficiently

• Organization of project files and customer submittals on network locations

Decision-Making Skills

• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment

• Most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time

• Sought out by others for advice and solutions

• Makes decisions that are right for the company while keeping customer satisfaction in the equation

Action Orientation

• Enjoys working hard

• Full of energy for the things they see as challenging

Planning

• Sets objectives and goals to properly accomplish tasks

• Develops schedules and task/people assignments for various projects at different levels of complexity

• Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks

• Evaluates results throughout the projects as well as during project closeout meetings

Quality Orientation

• Shows concern for quality, accuracy, and completeness of work activities

• Uses established systems (i.e. software) to organize and efficiently keep track of information, data, time, and resources

• Seeks to add value in every work assignment

• Notices opportunities to improve quality and takes action to do so

• Effectively inspects and monitors for performance

Written Communications

• Is concise and descriptive, keeping the reader in mind

• Keeps on top of regular written documentation

• Ability to convey messages through multiple types of communication whether it be verbal or written

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• RRSP match

• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

The client follows the COVID-19 Canadian provincial directives and mandates.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

We ask all interested and qualified applicants to please review the key qualifications and requirements, along with duties and skills. If you feel like you may be a good fit for this position, please send a tailored resume and cover letter to jobs@essentialhiring.com. Please include the job title and location in the subject line.

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If you have any questions, send us an email.

Only qualified and experienced applicants will be contacted.

We look forward to speaking with you!

*Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary. 

— The Essential Hiring Team