Director, Projects

ANDRITZ AG•Pointe Claire, LA

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Management Director is responsible for the proper execution of the projects under their responsibility, within the budgeted deadlines and costs, and to the satisfaction of the client. They will oversee complex projects, provide strategic direction, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team. • Manage a team of Project Managers and System Engineers that coordinates the activities of project team members from different departments. • Perform workload forecast to ensure the Project Management department is properly staffed to execute the projects portfolio.• Structures the launch of all new projects, sets financial objectives and the operating strategy with the team;• Ensures the project teams do the general and detailed planning and coordination of activities required to meet established contractual and financial objectives with all the departments; • Ensures the project teams meet compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and at Site, as well as the timely performance of all activities related to each project under their supervision; • Defines claim negotiation strategies with the Project Managers and potentially leads commercial negotiations with the customer on larger, more complex claims;• Escalates critical issues to other Department Managers and helps define and supports the mitigation or resolution plan(s);• Reviews the documentation related to the monthly and quarterly project review prepared by the Project Managers;• Reports to senior management on a regular basis as to the status of projects in his / her portfolio;• Performs a risk & opportunity evaluation and details the possible financial variances with regard to the established objectives;• Analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan in collaboration with the Project Managers to correct any failure or inadequacy that can have a direct impact on the results of the project (costs, deadlines, quality…);• Ensures the project teams do a proper completion of a project once activities are completed;• Handles special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Mechanical or Civil Engineer/Technologist or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the field of Hydro or heavy metal fabrication and related manufacturing activities
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of project management
Experience in the management and leading of direct reports
Experience with on site/construction activities
Proven experience and accomplishments related to the efficient management of projects with an inherent complexity and an accelerated schedule.
Proven leadership and team spirit, innovative
Proven negotiation skills to handle project changes and claims resolution
Excellent listening skills as well verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in French and in English.
Ability to multitask and shift between many different projects and initiatives with tight deadlines
Strong professionalism and tact in representing the company to our internal and external customers
Strong working knowledge of MS Office
Availability to travel, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (an asset).
PMP Certificate (an asset).

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Project Managers and System Engineers that coordinates the activities of project team members from different departments.
Perform workload forecast to ensure the Project Management department is properly staffed to execute the projects portfolio.
Structures the launch of all new projects, sets financial objectives and the operating strategy with the team
Ensures the project teams do the general and detailed planning and coordination of activities required to meet established contractual and financial objectives with all the departments
Ensures the project teams meet compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, quality and health & safety standards from Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and at Site, as well as the timely performance of all activities related to each project under their supervision
Defines claim negotiation strategies with the Project Managers and potentially leads commercial negotiations with the customer on larger, more complex claims
Escalates critical issues to other Department Managers and helps define and supports the mitigation or resolution plan(s)
Reviews the documentation related to the monthly and quarterly project review prepared by the Project Managers
Reports to senior management on a regular basis as to the status of projects in his / her portfolio
Performs a risk & opportunity evaluation and details the possible financial variances with regard to the established objectives
Analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan in collaboration with the Project Managers to correct any failure or inadequacy that can have a direct impact on the results of the project (costs, deadlines, quality…)
Ensures the project teams do a proper completion of a project once activities are completed
Handles special projects as assigned.