Project Manager

**Job Overview**

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Managing Director and will be integral in leading Raute’s customer projects through the full project lifecycle. You will contribute to aligning project execution with our financial and operational goals, driving cross-functional collaboration, and support detailed planning and scheduling.

Your exceptional analytical mindset, strong communication and interpersonal skills will be instrumental in achieving impactful results and strengthening Raute’s commitment to industry excellence, while fostering strong client relationships.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy delivering results while building trusted partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

**In this role you**
- Manage Raute customer projects in the $100,000 to $15M Capex range though entire project life cycle. Assist in sales process, project kickoff, manage projects, arrange for successful commissioning, customer acceptance, and support through the warranty period, 
- Organize, manage, and motivate project teams by providing well-defined and achievable project targets, 
- Foster good customer relations while supporting Raute’s financial objectives, 
- Support and resolve project or customer conflicts and issues, 
- Participate in project planning and detailed scheduling ,
- Provide weekly reports on project costs, hours expended, and schedule comparison to project baseline and budget, 
- Proactively produce detailed project reports advising project performance, outlining specific challenges, obstacles, and scheduling issues, 
- Collaborate with other Project Managers on continuing development of Project Management processes and systems, 
- Evaluate, and assess project results and conduct lessons learned workshops, 
- Promote and drive Raute’s vision of being a leading organization in the industry through teamwork and shared accountability, 
- Work alongside internal supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and machinery, and collaboratively address any expediting needs,
- Other responsibilities as required.

**To succeed in this role, you should have**:

- Minimum 10 year’s work experience in Project Management, engineering/technical, service, or sales, with at least 5 years of progressive Project Management experience, 
- PMI certification in Project Management (PMP) is preferred but not essential, 
- P. Eng status with EGBC is preferred but not required, 
- Experience in projects focused on mechanical (machinery & systems) and/or electrical scopes. Construction management experience is an asset, 
- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management,  
- Proficiency in project management software tools: MS D365, MS Project, MS Excel, and Power BI, are assets, 
- Excellent written and spoken English is essential, 
- Technical background with a mechanical aptitude is required. Experience with machinery and material handling is preferred, 
- Experience in the wood industry is preferred but not essential, 
- Ability to legally travel to customer sites in Canada, USA, and occasionally abroad, 
- Must possess a valid passport and driver’s license.

**Attributes**
- Superior communication and listening skills, 
- Excellent interpersonal skills including integrity, courtesy, teamwork, respect, and discretion, 
- Must be able to have difficult conversations with customers and stakeholders, 
- Must be a self-starter and tenacious with the ability to identify the entire project scope and identify the path forward for successful project execution with the Raute PM system, 
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, 
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work well under pressure, 
- Operational planning and organizational abilities, 
- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and able to establish workload priorities. 

**Benefits**:

- Extended health benefits for you and your family, including a Health Spending Account 
- RRSP employer contribution matching 
- EV charging stations  
- Annual bonus 
- Employee appreciation events 
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development 
- Paid time off 

**Join Our Team at Raute**

At Raute, we offer more than a job. We offer a meaningful career in an industry that makes a difference. We provide a supportive and innovative work environment where employee well-being and professional growth are priorities.

Our approach embraces a total rewards approach, which includes both monetary and non-monetary benefits. This holistic concept encompasses everything from base salary, learning and development opportunities, work-life integration, and other intangible benefits that contribute to overall employee satisfaction and engagement.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and offer flexibility through our hybrid working model. However, this role is hands-on and highly collaborati