Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Brantford, ON

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Overview

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for all business activities related to Engineering and /or Construction Project Management for the Region and/or location. Defines the management, goal definitions, target setting and leadership of the Project Management team and is responsible for the business objectives under this scope of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Review construction estimates and proposals.
• Review, understand and comply with project contractual agreements.
• Develop a schedule to be utilized in the preparation of progress billings, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely receipt of payments.
• Direct the organization and implementation of project continuity.
• Prepare a reasonable plan of action for building projects, including understanding the estimate, gathering data from subcontractors, outlining the scope of work, and purchasing the trades.
• Create and monitor project cost controls and a working budget. Prepare a monthly budget report.
• Supervise the installation of construction contracts. Maintain communication with Construction Manager regarding contracts.
• Monitor the job progress and report findings to all involved participants.
• Oversee the subcontracts and the scope of work for each trade of a particular project.
• Control and account for all materials and equipment utilized on the project. Coordinate material requirements with the Project Designer and Construction Manager.
• Responsible for manning and designation of construction crew's composition required for installation and construction contracts.
• Required to take immediate action on any problems or changes that occur within the project. Identify the cause and effect and take necessary actions to correct problems. Notify the Project Designer and Construction Manager of factors that will impact the installation and construction contracts.
• Prepare data which reflects actual materials provided and labor expended in the installation of construction contracts.
• Serve as a first contact for customers.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• All other duties and responsibilities customarily performed by a person holding the same or an equivalent position in corporations of a similar size to the Corporation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical is preferred.
• 7 + years of experience in manufacturing operations of industrial products. This is a preference for experience selling capital goods and services within process oriented (e.g. Oil and Gas, Chemicals) industrial settings.
• Experience managing multi discipline projects in industrial construction project management or leading "Engineer to Order" and "Configure to Order" Operations with high levels of customer service is a plus.
• Experience in at least one significant heavy industrial EPC/EPCM project is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industry standards such as electrical codes such as the CEC, NEC or certification standards such as CSA, UL, IEC is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management and accounting tools.
• Ability to manage cost account management and reporting.
• Ability to travel 30% mostly domestic visiting job site locations.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Strong cross-cultural communicator and relationship builder at all levels of internal and client organization(s) with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Well-developed business acumen and be able to balance a strategic focus with the ability to dig into the details administratively and drive day-to-day performance
• Excellent people leader skills capable of inspiring and developing a best in class organization where results, attitude and behaviors are modeled at all levels.
• Strong technical ability. Ability to understand and communicate technology and specifications to customers
• Strong operations leader with additional experience in other areas such as manufacturing, engineering, R&D, business, and market development
• Ability to partner effectively with a senior leadership team and functional leaders in a matrixed environment
• Proven collaborator and relationship building.
• Ability to develop and manage a project schedule.
• Strong customer/client focus.
• Advanced safety awareness.
• Capable of identifying risks and issues, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options for mitigation and implement solutions.