Staffinity is currently seeking a Project Manager II for a major client in the Life Sciences sector. The duties and responsibilities will be a mix of project management and project engineering. This is a permanent position offering a competitive base salary, benefits, and vacation. The base salary range is 110-130k,This is a managerial role that requires significant travel (at least 40% required). Travel will be local within the area. Position will be full-time in office for the first 2-3 months and then will move to a hybrid environment, 50% work from home. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this position.
Responsibilities:
Lead the full project lifecycle, ensuring execution is completed safely, on time, on spec, and on budget.
Ensure full compliance with Prevention, Quality, and Productivity (P.Q.P) rules across all installations.
Track project performance against budgetary objectives, reporting estimated versus actual costs and explaining variances.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and maintain strong professional relationships with all stakeholders.
Prepare quotations, draft technical proposals, and manage order modifications in compliance with contracts.
Organize and lead internal and external project meetings, including Kick-Off, Weekly, and Fortnightly reviews.
Apply standard Engineering practices to review calculations, drawings, piping layouts, and functional descriptions.
Coordinate with the Supply Chain department to plan procurement and validate technical specifications.
Oversee shop fabrication, onsite installation, and equipment start-up.
Facilitate acceptance tests including Simulations, FAT, SAT, and Qualifications.
Prepare project status reports for upper management and execute final project handovers.
Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
Professional designation (OIQ or PEO) is required.
At least 5 years of proven experience in Project Management or as a Process Engineer.
Specialized knowledge of Food, Cosmetic, or Pharmaceutical processes.
High level of comprehension of P&ID's, Isometrics, layouts, 3D drawings, and functional descriptions.
Proficiency in MS Office suite and data entry software.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work autonomously and complete complex technical tasks without direct supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both official languages.
