Project Manager – Facilities Construction

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About the role

  • Project Manager leading end-to-end responsibilities for greenfield facilities construction projects in Canada. Managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and controlling project execution timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the project from early planning and design phases through construction, commissioning, and handover.
  • Define and manage the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and milestones.
  • Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the selection, contracting, and management of EPCs, general contractors, engineering firms, and key suppliers.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and third parties, ensuring clear scope definition, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
  • Manage contractual obligations, change orders, claims, and negotiations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Own full CAPEX budget management, including forecasting, cost control, approvals, and variance analysis.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans related to cost, schedule, safety, and compliance.
  • Provide regular progress reports and executive-level updates to senior management and steering committees.
  • Act as the main interface between corporate functions (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHS) and external partners.
  • Coordinate with local authorities, permitting agencies, and regulatory bodies in Canada.
  • Ensure alignment between global standards and local execution realities.
  • Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, local construction regulations, and company policies.
  • Promote a strong safety culture on-site and ensure contractors meet all safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification is a strong plus.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project management, with strong focus on construction projects.
  • Proven track record delivering greenfield or large-scale facility construction projects, preferably industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related.
  • Solid experience managing EPCs, general contractors, and complex supplier ecosystems.
  • Experience working in North America; Canada experience is a strong advantage.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of project controls (schedule, cost, risk, change management).
  • Ability to operate independently with high accountability.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
  • Fluent English required; French is a plus.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
  • The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
  • The opportunity to reach your full potential.
  • Ongoing development and training.
  • An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
  • A company vehicle provided.
  • A mobile phone provided.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridLivelyCanada

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