Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Company

ABB

Job description

Project ManagerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste. The Project Execution team is at the heart of our organisation, meeting and exceeding customer expectations while helping to build a sustainable and profitable future. You will lead Excitation System projects within the PAEN (Process Automation Energy Industries) division based out of ABB’s office and manufacturing facility located in the Ville Saint Laurent Technoparc (Montreal). This is a telecommuting position where Project Managers work at the office a minimum of 2 days per week and work from home for the remainder of the week. Reporting to the manager of the project management team you will maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by providing excellent service at all stages of the project.Your responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize contracts and ensure that the project team fully understands technical requirements, documentation deliverables and terms and conditions for the proper execution of contracts.
• Comprehensive management and control of all aspects of assigned projects to achieve ABB’s and the Client’s scope of work, schedule, cost, safety and quality objectives through the application of formal project management process, techniques, and internal guidelines.
• Identifying, analyzing, and addressing project risks, with regular sharing of lessons learned.
• Coordinating contract negotiation and non-conformity/warranty claims with customers, in collaboration with engineering, supply chain and other functions.
• Conducting project review meetings to update management on project progress, roadblocks, and financial status.
• Identify, evaluate, approve, and manage all change orders/scope changes for projects.
• Lead meetings with cross functional teams and various stakeholders.
• Coordinate field service and/or contractor work for full scope (turnkey) projects. Previous experience working with site contractors an asset.
• Available and willing to travel up to 20% of the time. Travel requirements could include visiting suppliers for FAT and quality inspections, visiting customer offices for project meetings and visiting powerplants to supervise and coordinate warranty work. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a strong track record of managing site work.
• Living ABB’s core values and of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Project management qualification (PMP) an asset.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management, working in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in power generation and / or working with Canadian or US electric utility companies an asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) is essential. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.
• Experience in management of project scope, cost, schedules, site work and vendors/subcontractors.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, etc.).

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about usWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Montreal’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB’s culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB’s Military Reservist Policy offers Canada’s Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation’s defense forces.

Expected salary

Location

Saint-Laurent, QC

Job date

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:28:20 GMT

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