Project Engineer - Building

Sika is a specialized chemical products company that holds a leading global position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, waterproofing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 plants, and develops innovative technologies for its clients worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in transforming the construction and transportation industries to be more environmentally compatible. In 2024, the approximately 33,000 employees of Sika generated an annual revenue of 11.76 billion Swiss francs.

We are looking for a Project Engineer - Building to support the activities of our site in Pont-Rouge, located only 35 minutes from Quebec. The role involves managing the main projects of the plant, including infrastructure and industrial development projects, planning, and implementation. In the course of their duties, the person may also contribute to infrastructure and industrial development projects within our other sites in Canada.

As a Project Engineer - Building, the person will be primarily responsible for:

• Leading projects and establishing plans, determining and developing the schedule, detailed budget, and installation and commissioning plans to achieve project objectives, evaluating and managing risks, and allocating available resources to the various phases of each project;
• Managing relationships with stakeholders related to each project, such as the plant operations/maintenance team, the R&D team, the procurement and vendor accounts team, the project steering committee, contractors and external suppliers, engineering consultants/offices, regulatory bodies, and municipalities;
• Demonstrating creativity and leadership to define, develop, and lead multidisciplinary projects with a strong business sense. The selected person will actively work with a national team on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects focused on construction management, equipment installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and project closure, including the transfer of safe work procedures to operations and maintenance teams;
• Executing, managing, and coordinating the activities of each project to ensure that project objectives are met within the prescribed timeframes and funding parameters;
• Preparing project reports for management and other stakeholders and being open to changes, then modifying the project scope, schedule, and/or budget as necessary;
• Supervising the technical content of procedures and control programming for training as needed;
• Resolving technical issues and challenges identified during the design-engineering-installation-commissioning phase of a single piece of equipment, a complete production line, or even a complete manufacturing facility;
• Performing all other related tasks in accordance with Sika Canada Inc.'s health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or building engineering;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in project management or direction of small, medium, and large-scale projects, including construction or infrastructure projects valued at up to $5 million (essential criterion);
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS-Project or an equivalent project management tool;
• Bilingual (French and English) to facilitate communication with the team outside Quebec (60% of the time) and our international colleagues;
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
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What do we offer?

• Regular work schedule, Monday to Friday;
• Hybrid work model (3 days on-site and 2 days remote);
• Full employer-paid collective insurance coverage;
• Life insurance and disability protection coverage;
• Health and wellness program reimbursing up to $500 per year;
• Retirement savings program including a RRSP and pension plan, with an employer contribution of up to 5%;
• Paid time off to support work-life balance;
• Annual bonus based on individual performance and achievement of established goals;
• Reimbursement of professional association fees;
• Career development and training opportunities;
• Exclusive discounts on Sika products;
• And much more!

We will provide you with everything you need to excel in your role. You will benefit from a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, all while being part of a professional team. We will entrust you with responsibilities and offer a conducive environment for professional development and career growth. From there, we will trust you to do everything necessary to achieve exceptional results. If you go above and beyond, we will reward you with unparalleled support, a team of commercial developers, and technical support experts.

Sika is committed to creating a workplace that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, nationality, or ethnic origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We offer competitive salaries based on local market data, as well as workload and responsibilities specific to each role. Compensation is determined based on the relevant skills for the position, as well as education and/or training. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Canada acknowledges that it uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications, in accordance with federal and provincial Canadian regulations. However, we would like to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions and does not eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.