Project Manager, Engineering

Overview Position Overview The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of medium-scale capital projects of limited complexity, typically valued between $30M and $100M CAD. The incumbent manages project scope, budgets, and schedule, leading project teams typically composed of 2 to 10 direct internal members (e.g., project managers, engineers, specialists, environmental representative, etc.), as well as external contributors such as engineering and construction firms. This role also supports communication with external stakeholders, including municipalities, unions, and other relevant parties. Position Overview The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of medium-scale capital projects of limited complexity, typically valued between $30M and $100M CAD. The incumbent manages project scope, budgets, and schedule, leading project teams typically composed of 2 to 10 direct internal members (e.g., project managers, engineers, specialists, environmental representative, etc.), as well as external contributors such as engineering and construction firms. This role also supports communication with external stakeholders, including municipalities, unions, and other relevant parties. Responsibilities Project development (studies): Support front‑end planning in line with Kruger Best Practices. Provide technical oversight for technology selection and bidder evaluations. Prepare core project documentation including scope, cost and schedule estimates, and required drawings. Contribute to the business case with cost validation and justification. Support risk assessment development and mitigation planning. Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure technical and strategic alignment. Compile complete technical and financial documentation for Requests for Appropriation. General / Governance: Define project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards, in compliance with corporate governance requirements, and develop the project charter outlining the governing procedures and standards. Serve as the primary interface with corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, Procurement and Operations, and secure required approvals for major scope or budget decisions. Provide clear and timely reporting to senior management, including progress updates, forecasts, key issues and early warnings on cost, schedule or risk deviations. Ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and coordinate safety and environmental plans with HSE specialists. Lead cross functional alignment and help resolve high level technical or operational issues across disciplines. Project Execution: Lead overall delivery of complex capital projects and ensure objectives for quality, safety, environment, budget and schedule are met. Coordinate internal project functions and ensure alignment across Procurement, Engineering, and Construction. Oversee suppliers, engineering firms, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance targets across. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, oversee contractor safety programs, support incident investigations, and ensure environmental permits and regulatory obligations are met. Monitor and manage project risks, including contractor performance, supply chain issues, technical constraints and environmental compliance, and implement mitigation measures. Maintain rigorous cost and schedule control for large, multi-component budgets, including forecasting, variance identification, and expenditure approvals within authority. For projects executed within existing sites, coordinate with local teams to manage operational impacts of new technologies and process changes on equipment, personnel, operations and maintenance. Lead commissioning and handover activities including testing, startup readiness, and transition to Operations and Maintenance. Provide effective on-site leadership and maintain team alignment when operating independently from Head Office. Prepare weekly progress updates and monthly reports, including financial reporting. Oversee post audit reviews of construction, cost and schedule performance with internal and external partners. Ensure timely and complete project closure, including required documentation and administrative deliverables. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering and membership of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification from a Canadian province or U.S. state. An MBA or a master’s degree in project management is preferable and may provide a competitive advantage. Construction Credentials: Certification as a guarantor of a construction company within the Régie du bâtiment du Québec is preferable. Experience At least five to ten+ years of project management experience in heavy industrial, energy, or related sectors. Candidates should have a strong track record of successfully leading large capital projects from conception to completion, ideally including projects exceeding $30M in value. Skills And Abilities Strong organizational skills to manage scope, schedules and budgets effectively and to coordinate suppliers, contractors, and multiple on-site activities. Skill in navigating unionized construction environments. Capacity to manage permits and regulatory requirements. Strong communication and relationship building abilities with diverse stakeholders. Sound judgment in evaluating and managing change requests. Competence in overseeing project cash flow and financial controls. Effective people management and team leadership skills. Flexibility to travel and work on site for extended periods, including embedding with engineering consultants and relocating to construction sites. Confidence in making decisions within defined authority limits and escalating issues appropriately. Strong sense of accountability as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the project. Languages Bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written. Knowledge of English is required for this specific position as Kruger deals with partners across North America and the successful candidate will be required to communicate frequently with them. Kruger has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing English language requirements, including assessing the actual language needs associated with the duties to be performed, ensuring that the language skills already required of other employees were insufficient for the performance of those duties, and limiting as much as possible the number of positions with duties requiring English language skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr