Project Manager

The Opportunity

Wajax is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join its Power Generation and Marine Sales team. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in preparing submissions and managing more complex marine projects awarded to Wajax. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic, and experienced team, and to manage projects in Power Systems of varying sizes and complexities with a range of reputable manufacturer products.

The Role

• Establish strong relationships with clients and suppliers
• Manage and/or actively participate in the production of technical and commercial project proposals
• Promote a safety culture, including the strict adherence to Wajax's SSE policies and procedures
• Manage the client contract, conduct a technical review, and prepare a risk assessment with the project team upon receiving and accepting project documentation from Business Development
• Work with project teams to maintain or improve project profitability, as well as quickly produce financial and project status reports, including monthly project profitability reports and profit forecasts
• Provide assistance to the sales and engineering team:
• + Contact suppliers for pricing
• + Manage estimation and sales Excel files and tools
• + Manage technical documentation
• + Assist with customer prototype testing
• + Assist with technical solution development
• + Assist customers with manufacturer engine and transmission installation recommendations
• Coordinate with project teams and report on changes, risks, delays, and technical, legal, or commercial issues that may arise during the project
• Work with the project team to develop, maintain, and monitor production and planning schedules, inspection and test plans, and progress reports in a professional project management format
• Coordinate the acquisition of equipment and materials, including arranging quality control inspections
• Facilitate regular communication and schedule project meetings as needed

The Candidate

• Interest in the Power Systems domain
• Speak and write fluently in both French and English
• Education: College diploma or university degree in a technical field such as mechanical or electrical engineering (or related), or equivalent
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) are considered an asset
• Work experience: 3-5 years of experience in a related field and/or in a similar role
• Skills, strengths:
• + Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, or equivalent

+ Leadership, planning, communication, decision-making, responsibility, customer orientation, teamwork, problem-solving, autonomy

• Availability for occasional travel, generally domestic
• The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has continued to innovate to serve Canada's largest industries as one of the country's leading suppliers of industrial solutions and products, from coast to coast. Wajax operates in a wide range of industries and essential sectors of the Canadian economy, including energy and renewable energy, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing, trade, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil sands, to name a few.

Our team members are passionate and work together to make a difference and promote the advancement of Canadian industry. With the experience and expertise of its employees, Wajax is positioned to support the industries that build our cities, fuel our businesses, and house and feed our communities.

At Wajax, we offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, full benefits, training, development opportunities, and a unique additional benefits program.

Some of the Benefits

• Competitive health and dental benefits, with no waiting period for admissibility (employer-paid premiums at 100%)
• Product training from leading industry manufacturers and Wajax-sponsored online learning sessions
• Exclusive discounts from a wide range of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, and TELUS, as well as a collective mortgage, home, and auto insurance program, and more
• Competitive health and dental benefits, with no waiting period for admissibility (employer-paid premiums at 100%), plus a health spending account
• Online learning led by Wajax and product training through top industry manufacturers like Hitachi, 3M, and Detroit Diesel
• Exclusive discounts from various manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a collective mortgage, home, and auto insurance program, a pet insurance program, work shoes and clothing, a gym membership, perkopolis, etc.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift cards, as well as cash rewards
• Retirement plan where the company matches employee contributions
• Health and wellness prime program

By working at Wajax, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive, innovation-driven, and collaborative team. We are committed to promoting the hiring of a representative team from the various communities where we operate, across Canada.

Wajax is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, when we contact you for an interview, please let us know of any workplace accommodation needs.

Subject to their hiring, selected candidates will undergo a pre-selection process.

Together, we do more.

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