Project Manager – Facilities Construction
Sandvik Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lively • Canada
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About the role
- Lead the project from early planning and design phases through construction, commissioning, and handover
- Define and manage the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and milestones
- Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Lead the selection, contracting, and management of EPCs, general contractors, engineering firms, and key suppliers
- Coordinate subcontractors and third parties, ensuring clear scope definition, performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Manage contractual obligations, change orders, claims, and negotiations throughout the project lifecycle
- Own full CAPEX budget management, including forecasting, cost control, approvals, and variance analysis
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans related to cost, schedule, safety, and compliance
- Provide regular progress reports and executive-level updates to senior management and steering committees
- Act as the main interface between corporate functions (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHS) and external partners
- Coordinate with local authorities, permitting agencies, and regulatory bodies in Canada
- Ensure alignment between global standards and local execution realities
- Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, local construction regulations, and company policies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is a strong plus
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project management, with strong focus on construction projects
- Proven track record delivering greenfield or large-scale facility construction projects, preferably industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related
- Solid experience managing EPCs, general contractors, and complex supplier ecosystems
- Experience working in North America; Canada experience is a strong advantage
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent knowledge of project controls (schedule, cost, risk, change management)
- Ability to operate independently with high accountability
- Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
- Fluent English required; French is a plus.
Benefits
- An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching
- Competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
- A company vehicle provided
- A mobile phone provided
- Ongoing development and training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget managementrisk managementcontract managementchange managementschedule managementcost controlEPC managementconstruction managementfacility construction
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementnegotiationcommunicationproblem-solvingindependenceaccountabilityperformance trackingissue resolutionreporting
Certifications
PMP