Project Manager

**ABOUT WESTMILL INDUSTRIES**

Westmill Industries Ltd (Westmill) is a family-owned company that was founded in 1975, specializing in the design and manufacturing of world-class board handling & drying equipment. An award-winning supplier, Westmill specializes in providing clients with innovative and customized solutions. The company’s head office is in Abbotsford, BC with warehouses in Portland, OR, and Atlanta, GA. Westmill is recognized as a world leader in the industry and is well-positioned for continued growth.

**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

In this position, you will work alongside our Engineering & Procurement depts. to manage projects of varying scale and complexity. Work includes involvement in the entire project life cycle from occasional support during the project proposal phase, to the planning, execution, and project closing. The nature of projects includes turnkey machinery design, manufacturing, and installation of board handling and drying-related equipment around the globe.

**PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Facilitate and lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of the Turnkey ‘Design/Build’ projects of varying scale and complexity to successful completion on time and on-budget.
- Develop a detailed WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) comprising a detailed scope of supply while monitoring the progress of design, procurement, fabrication, and logistics activities against the baseline schedule.
- Actively engage with key project partners, vendors, and fabrication shops while coordinating the release of quotations & and fabrication drawings.
- Lead project-driven Vendor selection process by developing thorough RFQs.
- Monitoring fabrication progress against project schedule while facilitating vendors' shop inspections with key stakeholders.
- Ensuring the facilitation of timely communications between all project stakeholders and the Westmill Project Team.
- Evaluating competitive quotes with stakeholders while assisting in strategic vendor selection.
- Work closely with Westmill Logistics Coordinator to ensure the timely delivery of products to the customer site.
- Establish a detailed **project charter** including project goals, major milestones, key stakeholders, project risk management, and communication planning.
- Develop a detailed **baseline project plan** and monitor actual Cost and Schedule performance (CPI and SPI) using variance analysis and **Earned Value Management** (EVM) principles.
- Host & follow up weekly ‘Progress review meetings with key stakeholders.
- Support the Sales Team in ‘**Cost estimation**’ of capital projects using estimation techniques such as historical pricing, top-down estimating, and bottom-up
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using the **Change Order Management** process.
- Document **SOPs **regarding Project Management, Supply Chain, and Procurement processes while helping to support a continuous improvement culture in current systems and processes.
- Resolve resource and scheduling conflicts across all projects.
- Provide documentation and support to accounting to ensure accurate and prompt invoicing.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- A bachelor’s degree in Business (or equivalent) is desirable. Diplomas may be accepted with sufficient employment experience.
- **Project Management Professional (PMP) or Supply Chain **designations an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience (or combination of education of experience) in the Project Management, Supply Chain, manufacturing, or construction industry with demonstrated increased levels of responsibility.
- Proficiency with Project Scheduling Tools such as **Microsoft Project** and **SmartSheet**.
- Familiarity with modern ERP System is an asset (Acumatica).
- General knowledge of working with Contracts like CCDC is an asset.
- Excellent computer skills including Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong mechanical manufacturing background and experience.
- The ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical literature.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Positive, can-do attitude with an exemplary work ethic.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Interested in assisting the growth of the company, increasing efficiency and service, and increasing the effectiveness of the team as a whole.

**INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?**

As a valued member of the team, you will earn an **annual salary **evaluated on skills and experience. Along with benefits:
**The Benefits**:

- Lunch & Learns with suppliers 2 to 3 times a month
- Regular training sessions
- Full medical package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Monthly socials, including a summer BBQ
- Discretion-based annual profit sharing

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid tim