Sr. Corporate Project Manager

What Is The Opportunity?

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Corporate Project Manager to lead and manage large-scale capital projects within our cement operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from conceptual development and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and final turnover to Operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, preferably in mechanical engineering, combined with significant experience in project and construction management within an industrial environment. The role requires the ability to translate operational and business needs into practical project solutions and to effectively manage engineering partners, equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

This position requires strong leadership, sound technical judgment, construction management experience, and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. The successful candidate must be comfortable making timely decisions, taking ownership of project outcomes, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

The CapEx team supports the operating businesses by delivering projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover to Operations.
• Work with Operations and other stakeholders to define project requirements, evaluate alternatives, develop practical solutions, and establish project scope, budget, schedule, and execution strategy.
• Manage internal and external engineering resources through conceptual, preliminary, and final engineering, including layouts, technical specifications, equipment requirements, constructability reviews, and design coordination.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, cost controls, forecasts, contingencies, change management, contracting strategy, construction sequencing, and project risk.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor key milestones and critical path activities, and implement mitigation or recovery plans when required.
• Develop technical documentation for equipment and construction procurement, including equipment data sheets, technical specifications, scopes of work, RFPs, and tender packages.
• Lead technical evaluations and support the selection and procurement of major mechanical and process equipment, contractors, consultants, and other project services.
• Manage tendering and contract award activities in collaboration with Procurement, including bidder clarifications, scope alignment, technical evaluations, and recommendations for award.
• Provide overall construction management and project leadership following contract award, coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure safe and effective project execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture throughout project development and execution, ensuring safety is incorporated into design, planning, contractor selection, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety, environmental, regulatory, permitting, engineering, and company requirements.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision-making, taking ownership of project issues, evaluating alternatives, making timely decisions within established authority, and escalating matters when appropriate.
• Proactively manage project performance and risks related to safety, cost, schedule, quality, constructability, procurement, and operational integration, and provide clear reporting to management on project status and key decisions.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, training, documentation, and turnover to ensure projects are successfully transitioned to Operations, and maintain complete and accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING:

The Senior Corporate Project Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy within established company policies, project governance, and approved budgets. The position is responsible for day-to-day project decisions related to engineering, procurement, contractor management, construction execution, schedule, cost, and project priorities. The successful candidate must be able to distinguish between decisions that can be made independently and those requiring leadership or stakeholder involvement, and is expected to take ownership of project issues and drive them to timely resolution.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Corporate Project Manager provides functional leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including internal resources, engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other project partners. The role may also provide guidance and mentoring to junior project managers, engineers, and other project resources.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Significant experience managing capital projects in heavy industrial, manufacturing, cement, mining, aggregates, materials handling, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from initial concept through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Strong experience with industrial construction, contractor management, equipment procurement, cost control, scheduling, and project execution.

Job Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of industrial project development and construction practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical and process equipment, industrial facilities, and general construction methods.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and risk management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, contracts, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of contractor and equipment procurement processes.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, specifications, contracts, and governmental regulations. Ability to prepare clear reports, business correspondence, scopes of work, and project documentation, and to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and management.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and project management/scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience with project controls, document management, and construction management systems.
• Experience with Procore is considered an asset.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with Operations, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and senior management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Travel Requirement:

Regular travel is an important part of the role and will include visits to company facilities and the company's head offices in Toronto. Travel frequency will vary depending on project needs and will typically consist of short-duration trips scheduled around key project activities.

The role is not intended to require extended assignments away from the employee's home location. Travel will generally support project development, construction activities, meetings, commissioning, and other project needs rather than prolonged stays of several weeks or months.

Physical Demands:

When visiting project or construction sites, the employee may be required to walk through active industrial environments and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily performed in an office or remote-work environment. The role also includes periodic travel to company facilities and active project or construction sites.

Site visits may involve exposure to typical industrial and construction conditions, including noise, dust, outdoor weather conditions, moving equipment, and areas requiring personal protective equipment.

NOTE:

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family
• Paid Maternity Leave up to 18 weeks
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Location- Detroit office

Salary range- $160,000- $200,000