Andritz Group

Project Controller - Engineering and Manufacturing

Andritz Group$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field
  • 3 to 6 years in project management, engineering, or manufacturing
  • Experience with EPC projects, energy, industrial equipment, or hydroelectricity is advantageous
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Primavera P6, or MS Project
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving abilities
  • Advanced French and working knowledge of English

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain detailed engineering plans including deliverables and milestones
  • Track actual versus planned progress of engineering activities by discipline
  • Consolidate progress on deliverables such as documents and diagrams
  • Identify variances and risks on the critical path swiftly
  • Monitor progress of manufacturing activities and ensure alignment with engineering plans
  • Identify manufacturing risks impacting project schedules and contribute to mitigation plans
  • Update project schedules and participate in catch-up scenario planning

Benefits

  • Life, disability, dental, and extended health insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Hybrid work mode
  • Performance share plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Individualized training and career development plans
Full Job Description
The Project Controller supports project managers, engineering teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure rigorous, structured, and predictable monitoring of the project's technical activities. The role aims to improve oversight of engineering and manufacturing progress, visibility into variances, and the reliability of project forecasts. The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team. Monitoring Engineering Activities • Establish and maintain the detailed engineering plan (WBS, deliverables, milestones) • Track actual vs. planned progress of engineering activities by discipline • Consolidate the progress of deliverables (documents, diagrams, procedures) • Quickly identify variances, delays, and risks on the critical path • Support discipline leads in prioritizing activities Monitoring manufacturing activities • Track the progress of manufacturing activities (drawing release, production launches, production, testing) • Ensure consistency between engineering, manufacturing planning, and procurement • Track key manufacturing milestones (start of manufacturing, assembly, testing) • Identify manufacturing risks that impact the project schedule • Contribute to mitigation and catch-up plans in collaboration with internal teams Planning and Forecasting • Update project schedules • Integrate engineering and manufacturing activities into a consolidated schedule • Participate in critical path analyses and catch-up scenario planning • Maintain reliable forecasts for the completion of engineering and manufacturing phases Workload, Hours, and Productivity • Track engineering workload and manufacturing effort (planned vs. actual hours) • Participate in team workload and capacity forecasts • Identify deviations in effort, productivity, or sequencing • Support the optimization of resource allocation Reporting and Governance • Produce clear, fact-based reports for project reviews • Participate in monthly project performance reviews • Contribute to tracking changes and their cost/schedule impacts • Participate in the continuous improvement of tracking tools and methods 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. Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field • 3 to 6 years of experience in project management, engineering, or a manufacturing environment • Experience with EPC projects, energy, industrial equipment, or hydroelectricity (an asset) Key Skills • Proficiency in tools: Advanced Excel, Primavera P6, or MS Project • Experience with ERP systems (an asset) • Power BI or reporting tools (an asset) • Understanding of engineering-manufacturing-testing workflows • Analytical rigor, structured thinking, and the ability to anticipate issues • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • French (advanced), English (working knowledge) 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. *Legal status to work in Canada is required. Requisition ID: 21176

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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