Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive, matrix-style management of a large-scale project with a budget of approximately $650M, currently in the construction phase until handover to operations. He or she coordinates all internal and external disciplines involved in the project and ensures that it is carried out in accordance with objectives regarding cost, schedule, quality, permits, and governance. Full-time on-site presence at the construction site in Contrecœur is required.
 

Responsibilities:

Oversee the construction phase of the project, from the start of construction through to the handover of the keys and commissioning
  • Establish and maintain project objectives regarding costs, schedule, quality,regulatory compliance, and overall performance.
  • Oversee the acquisition of required permits and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
  • Implement project governance mechanisms, including monitoring committees, decision-making processes, and performance reports.
  • Manage project risks, including the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of technical, financial, and operational risks.
  • Ensure the quality of deliverables, in collaboration with technical teams and external partners.
  • Oversee contract management, including agreements with suppliers, monitoring of performance, change requests, and claims.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, environment, finance, legal, operations) and external stakeholders (partners, consultants, authorities).
  • Plan and oversee the project handover process to the operations teams, ensuring documentation, training, and commissioning.
  • Promote and embody continuous improvement, business process optimization, and the pursuit of solutions within the engineering department to meet the organization’s current and future needs.

Ensure the matrix coordination of internal and external resources
  • Analyze, prepare, and submit forecasts for materials, equipment, and labor;
  • Manage employee attendance, workload, performance, and discipline;
  • Develop an annual engagement action plan to maintain a high level of engagement and a positive work environment;
  • Maintain good relations with employees and unions at the Contrecœur facility to ensure that departmental goals are met;
  • Assess the goals and key competencies of the team and provide guidance to improve departmental performance.


Comply with occupational health and safety procedures

  • Promote and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of employees at work;
  • Work closely with the Health and Safety Manager to improve the tracking of incidents and accidents, thereby instilling the APM’s OHS culture within the team.

Integrate environmental and sustainable development initiatives into projects
  • Integrate sustainable development initiatives into projects and make them a standard part of the general terms and conditions for project implementation;
  • Ensure that our clients and port users adhere to and comply with environmental standards and our environmental policies;
  • Ensure that environmental permits are obtained for the implementation of our projects and that surrounding communities are on board.

Promote partnership, cohesion, and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Represent the Contrecoeur Major Projects Office to internal and external stakeholders for the launch of infrastructure projects involving the APM;
  • Address the needs of internal and external clients to ensure better planning and coordination of the work.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes related to one’s position and/or department, as needed.


Qualifications :
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience (experience with marine or port infrastructure projects is a plus).
  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
  • Project management experience; PMP certification is a plus.
  • Excellent understanding of work in aquatic environments (dredging, marine foundations, concrete or steel structures—an asset).
  • Proven experience in matrix management and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Proficiency in project planning, monitoring, and control tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel).
  • In-depth knowledge of permitting processes and regulatory requirements in Quebec.
  • Skills in cost management, trend analysis, risk management, and quality control.
  • Experience in contract management and handling change requests.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to motivate teams and interact with stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines;
  • Creativity in implementing key infrastructure management practices;
  • Dynamism and professional integrity;
  • Must hold an ASP card;
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written.