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Our client is a well-established manufacturer specialized in custom industrial equipment for the mining industry. They are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their office in Mississauga.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and under budget.
• Support the development of the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal and external participants.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress including resource requirements. Communicate progress on a regular basis to all participants.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedules and budgets obtaining appropriate approvals as required. Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools including: Microsoft Project, Open Issue Matrix, Excel and various finance tools
• Organize and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Liaise with engineering to develop scope detail, schedules, internal and job site contingencies.
• Support and maintain relationships with the customer and third parties/vendors.
• Meet with clients to clarify specifications and define requirements of each project.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Ensure that correct resources are coordinated for the installations including: personnel, equipment, rentals, hotels and other tools as required
• Ensure that personnel have the required training/certification for the project.
• Liaise with shipping department to guarantee that all materials are delivered to job site on time.
• Plan provision of all required tools, rentals, etc. as required and coordinate with customer as appropriate.
• Identify and address quality issues and shop-to-site, company-to-customer, and design-to-performance problems.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to travel freely to the United States.

Qualifications:

• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• P.Eng. registration in the Province of Ontario is preferred
• 5 years’ combined experience managing heavy industrial machinery projects (e.g. mining)
• Experience supervising/managing an engineering team is an asset.
• Knowledge of the design, fabrication, and installation of heavy mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems and provide solutions using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently as well as within a team setting.
• Must hold a valid passport and able to travel to the U.S.A., as well as within Canada.

Requirements

• Work Permit