Andritz Group

Director, Projects

Andritz Group$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mechanical or Civil Engineer/Technologist or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in Hydro or heavy metal fabrication
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in project management
  • Experience in managing and leading direct reports
  • Proven leadership and team spirit, with excellent negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in French and English, with strong communication skills
  • PMP Certificate and Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (assets).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct a team of Project Managers and System Engineers
  • Forecast workload to ensure adequate staffing for project execution
  • Structure project launches and set financial objectives
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and safety standards
  • Define and lead claim negotiation strategies
  • Escalate critical issues and support resolution plans
  • Perform risk evaluation and develop contingency plans.

Benefits

  • Life, disability, dental, and extended health insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Hybrid work model
  • Performance share plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Individualized training and career development plan.
Full Job Description
The Project Management Director is responsible for the proper execution of the projects under their responsibility, within the budgeted deadlines and costs, and to the satisfaction of the client. They will oversee complex projects, provide strategic direction, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

  • Manage a team of Project Managers and System Engineers that coordinates the activities of project team members from different departments.
  • Perform workload forecast to ensure the Project Management department is properly staffed to execute the projects portfolio.
  • Structures the launch of all new projects, sets financial objectives and the operating strategy with the team;
  • Ensures the project teams do the general and detailed planning and coordination of activities required to meet established contractual and financial objectives with all the departments;
  • Ensures the project teams meet compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and at Site, as well as the timely performance of all activities related to each project under their supervision;
  • Defines claim negotiation strategies with the Project Managers and potentially leads commercial negotiations with the customer on larger, more complex claims;
  • Escalates critical issues to other Department Managers and helps define and supports the mitigation or resolution plan(s);
  • Reviews the documentation related to the monthly and quarterly project review prepared by the Project Managers;
  • Reports to senior management on a regular basis as to the status of projects in his / her portfolio;
  • Performs a risk & opportunity evaluation and details the possible financial variances with regard to the established objectives;
  • Analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan in collaboration with the Project Managers to correct any failure or inadequacy that can have a direct impact on the results of the project (costs, deadlines, quality...);
  • Ensures the project teams do a proper completion of a project once activities are completed;
  • Handles special projects as assigned.


Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at ANDRITZ.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

  • Mechanical or Civil Engineer/Technologist or equivalent experience;
  • Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the field of Hydro or heavy metal fabrication and related manufacturing activities;
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of project management
  • Experience in the management and leading of direct reports;
  • Experience with on site/construction activities;
  • Proven experience and accomplishments related to the efficient management of projects with an inherent complexity and an accelerated schedule.
  • Proven leadership and team spirit, innovative;
  • Proven negotiation skills to handle project changes and claims resolution;
  • Excellent listening skills as well verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in French and in English.
  • Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines;
  • Strong professionalism and tact in representing the company to our internal and external customers;
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office;
  • Availability to travel, as necessary.
  • Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (an asset).
  • PMP Certificate (an asset).


What do we offer

  • Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
  • Pension plan;
  • Hybrid work mode;
  • Performance share plan;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Employee individualized training and career plan.


Requisition ID: 20165

About Andritz Group

Andritz Group is an Austrian technology company that provides systems, equipment, and services for various industries, including pulp and paper, hydropower, metals, and separation. The company was founded in 1852 and has since grown to become a global leader in its field, with operations in over 40 countries and more than 29,000 employees. Andritz Group is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the development of eco-friendly products. In 2019, the company generated revenues of over 6.7 billion euros.
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