Project Manager

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager to join its team, focusing on projects in the Food Processing sector. This opportunity is based in Harrowby, Manitoba.

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Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarded at the right level in line with the market. The salary range for this position is CAD $115,000 - $145,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role. Living out allowance can be discussed, if applicable
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

• Develop and manage project cost, schedule, and budget
• Develop and manage proper project documentation such as project charter, project execution plan, commissioning plan, Project RACIx, SHE reviews, WBS and schedule, cost estimate and other project management activities
• Work with Engineering company and Bunge site and external SMEs to achieve solid engineering package for project scope working through Crush working group and Engineering value center reviews prior to project approval
• Lead finalizing engineering with engineering company and execute project along with a Construction Manager and Safety Manager
• Work with local team and SMEs on commissioning and starting up of plant
• Work with procurement team to achieve final cost estimate and once fully approved purchase equipment for installation helping to develop the RFQs and RFPs
• Report on progress at least monthly and more often as required
• Ensure all documentation is completed and handed over to site
• Ensure the project scope is well defined and agreed among all stakeholders, including project deliverables, assumptions, and risks
• Manage both internal and external project stakeholders and ensure important, relevant information is communicated regularly to all stakeholders
• Act as the focal point for all project-related issues, managing issues with client Project Engineers and Wood Discipline Leads
• Ensure adherence to Wood's and client project management, change management, and document management procedures and processes
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, contracts, and invoices within authority level
• Ensure the baseline cost estimate and schedule reflect the scope
• Facilitate management review, detailed design clarification meetings, constructability reviews, and closeout meetings
• Foster an environment of openness, trust, and honesty in support of Wood's Core Values
• Ensure that Lessons Learned Reviews are conducted

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• An Engineering Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; Engineers must be registered, or eligible for registration, with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba. Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred. Other disciplines will also be considered based on relevant experience. PMP will be considered an asset
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant engineering and/or project management experience in the processing industry with a proven track record in delivering on schedule and budget; any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may also be considered
• Strong understanding of project management principles and objectives with a strong emphasis on project execution
• Ability to communicate at all levels of both internal and client organization
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and must be a self-starter who takes ownership of tasks through to completion with success
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of P6 considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required