Project Manager – New Installations & Service

JOB PURPOSEAs Project Manager New Installations & Service you will plan execute and deliver equipment projects across both the ABI and MECATHERM product ranges on time within scope and budget from order receipt through to a clean handover into service. You will coordinate cross-functional teams in Canada and at the MECATHERM parent factory and give customers a single consistent project experience regardless of which company supplied the role is installations-led: approximately 70% of your time is spent on new equipment and complete-line projects and 30% on service and aftersales projects retrofits upgrades rebuilds and line modifications on installed equipment delivered within short shutdown RESPONSIBILITIESNew Installation Projects (primary)Manage projects from order receipt through engineering fabrication assembly factory acceptance testing (FAT) shipping installation and commissioning applying the Phase Gate Process at each stageDevelop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules in MS Project or equivalent covering long-lead procurement fabrication shipping site readiness installation sequence and commissioningCoordinate internal departments engineering procurement production logistics installation and commissioning and the MECATHERM parent-company project and engineering teams in FranceDefine schedule and accept the work of installation contractors riggers millwrights and trades on siteVerify site readiness ahead of shipment and confirm any deviations with the customer in writingClose out punch lists and deliver a documented handover to Service including as-built documentation spare parts lists training records and confirmed warranty start datesCommercial and Technical ControlReview contracts purchase orders and project scope to identify risks and develop mitigation plans before work beginsTrack committed and forecast cost against the quoted cost base report variances early and protect project marginIdentify scope changes as they arise quantify them and process change orders with Sales and Customer Solutions before the additional work is performedEnsure engineering layout and electrical drawings and technical specifications are properly reviewed and implemented including utilities foundations access and interfaces with adjacent equipmentCoordinate mechanical electrical and controls interfaces between ABI equipment MECATHERM equipment and third-party equipment on mixed linesService and Aftersales Projects (secondary)Manage retrofit upgrade rebuild and line-modification projects on installed ABI and MECATHERM equipment applying the same phase-gate and documentation discipline in a compressed timeframePlan service projects around customer production schedules and planned shutdowns recognising that the binding constraint is available downtime and that overrun costs the customer productionSupport the Service team on warranty claims and post-commissioning issues traceable to project scope design or execution and act as escalation support on equipment within your project historySupport delivery of service-contract commitments planned maintenance campaigns inspections and parts programmes where these are run as projectsCustomer Relationships and Cross-Brand ConsistencyOwn the project-level customer relationship including meetings factory and site visits updates and management of requirements through to acceptanceProvide clear internal and external status reporting against timelines and budgets escalating slippage early rather than at the gateLead resolution of project issues and risks in pursuit of maintaining schedule and budget drawing in engineering service and management as requiredApply one common project process documentation set and reporting format across both ABI and MECATHERM equipment and contribute to shared templates checklists and lessons learnedConduct post-project evaluations and drive the resulting improvement actions to closureHealth Safety and CompliancePerform all duties in compliance with company policies the Occupational Health and Safety Act customer site rules and applicable safety standardsVerify contractor documentation before mobilisation including insurance WSIB clearance training records and job hazard analyses and ensure lockout/tagout working-at-heights and hot-work requirements are respectedEnsure equipment meets applicable safety and certification requirements at handover including guarding electrical certification or field evaluation and pre-start health and safety review obligations where these applyMEASURES OF SUCCESSSchedule and budget projects commissioned by the contracted date; actual cost and margin against the quoted cost base; scope changes approved before execution rather than absorbedCustomer satisfaction and handover quality acceptance achieved without unresolved major items; punch lists closed within the agreed period; complete handover pack to Service; warranty cost and callbacks in the first twelve monthsCross-brand consistency ABI and MECATHERM projects run to the same phase-gate documentation and reporting standard with complete and auditable records regardless of brandSafety and compliance on site no lost-time incidents on projects under your control; contractor pre-qualification complete before mobilisation; compliance documentation complete at handoverQUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree or diploma in Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering business or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in a project or program management role including hands-on responsibility for on-site installation and commissioningExperience in a manufacturing environment; experience with industrial bakery food processing or packaging equipment is strongly preferredPMP certification is preferredExperience using project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project) and proficiency with the Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings electrical schematics and plant layoutsValid passport valid drivers licence and legal entitlement to work in CanadaWorking knowledge of French is an asset given MECATHERM parent operations and technical documentationKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesStrong project planning organization and time management skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills including status risk and scope-change communications that a customer and an internal team read the same wayAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills with sound commercial judgement on scope changeAbility to secure commitment from engineering production service and a parent factory without direct line authorityStrong interpersonal skills and credibility with plant managers maintenance leads and operatorsAbility to work independently and collaboratively under pressure and to tight deadlinesHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyProfessional demeanour when representing either companyKey Qualities for SuccessResults driven and personally accountable for project outcomes including the parts that depend on othersSolutions oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvementComposure under escalation methodical when a line is down and several parties disagree on the causeEffective communicator across all levels of the organization and comfortable working across Canadian and French organizational cultures and time zonesAdaptability in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a customer focused approachWORKING CONDITIONSSplit between an office base the assembly floor and customer production sitesTravel of approximately 30% on average including multi-week commissioning trips within Canada and the United States and periodic travel to EuropeWork outside normal business hours is required during commissioning planned shutdowns and start-ups including evenings nights and weekends; occasional early calls with European colleaguesCustomer environments include moving machinery elevated platforms high temperatures near ovens noise and food-production hygiene requirements; personal protective equipment is mandatoryFrequent standing and walking on plant floors with the ability to climb ladders and access elevated platforms and confined equipment spacesThis job profile outlines the general nature and level of work expected of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities may be modified from time to time to meet the requirements of the business.