About this role
*Position ? Project Manager*
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:*
* Manage customer projects from initial inquiry through final completion, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget expectations are met. * Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings, bid qualifications, commercial terms, and delivery requirements to establish a full understanding of each project. * Develop detailed scopes of work and communicate project requirements clearly to production, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. * Prepare and process complete plant job files including approved-for-construction drawings, customer specifications, Material From Stock Forms, Material Source Forms, traveler sheets, MQCP documentation, and related project records. * Act as the primary liaison between customers and production personnel to maintain project clarity, resolve issues, and support on-time execution. * Track project schedules and expedite work as required, advising customers promptly if timelines are at risk. * Provide technical support to customers and develop practical, cost-effective solutions that align with project requirements and budgets. * Attend customer sites or host customers in the plant to field measure, assess jobs, clarify requirements, and support execution planning. * · Follow projects through completion including as-built documentation, invoice preparation support, internal paperwork routing, and project closeout. * *Additional Duties:* * · Build and maintain strong professional relationships with new and existing customers. * · Support the Plant Manager with tooling, jigs, fixtures, process improvements, and implementation ideas that improve execution. * · Oversee required detailed drawings to ensure they are completed accurately and in a timely manner. * · Maintain effective document control throughout the life of each project. * · Identify, implement, and communicate cost-saving opportunities on each project. * · Support effective utilization of fabrication personnel, materials, and facilities while maximizing profitability. * · Ensure customer requirements and specifications are fully satisfied and delivered within the required timeframes. * · Coordinate subcontract work and purchasing requirements to ensure materials and services are correct, complete, and on time. * · Arrange transportation of goods with consideration for cost, load sizes, weights, and delivery requirements. * · Support contract review, order acceptance, and review of commercial terms. * · Purchase project, plant, building, machine, and maintenance services as required. * · Attend and participate in networking opportunities and support broader departmental and organizational goals. * · Support job file processing and project communication for fabrication, rolling, and service work. * · Perform other duties as assigned. * *Requirements:* * · Degree or Diploma in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience. * · Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in custom steel fabrication or a related industrial manufacturing environment preferred. * · Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents. * · Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills. * · Ability to work effectively in a team environment with production personnel, project management staff, suppliers, and customers. * · Self-starter with the ability to work independently after receiving direction. * · Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. * · Intermediate to advanced computer skills including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project scheduling tools; SolidWorks and Microsoft Project are considered assets. * · Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to visit local company locations and customer sites as required. * · Familiarity with Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) co