Our client, one of Canada’s leading consulting engineering firms in the energy and natural resources sector, is seeking a Project Manager with experience in the speciality chemicals industry to report to one of their Etobicoke, Vaughan or Sudbury offices in Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid position, offering a base salary between $118-140k, or more, depending on experience, plus a robust benefits and vacation package including a lucrative bonus program and RRSP contribution matching.
This firm is expanding its presence in Ontario’s chemical sectors. They are looking for a high-impact leader with proven experience in executing chemical industry projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of complex projects, applying your technical expertise to ensure successful outcomes, and be expected to bring in business opportunities by leveraging your network. You will work at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and market development to help position the firm as Ontario’s go-to technical partner for chemical projects.
Project Delivery
- Drive the delivery of multidisciplinary projects ranging in scale from short-term projects lasting a few weeks to large, long-duration initiatives
- Proactively manage and resolve technical, financial, schedule and workforce issues in a timely manner to mitigate potential variances
- Ensure the quality of professional services rendered to preserve the firm’s professional image
- Lead the preparation of project deliverables such as cost estimation, logistic plans, contracts plans, schedules, study reports, project execution plans, risk and opportunities registers
- Coordinate the preparation of technical deliverables across multiple disciplines including process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation
Project and Opportunity Development
- Build relationships with plant operators, developers, technology providers, and government-funded projects across Ontario
- Understand and promote the firm’s portfolio to potential and existing clients
- Lead the preparation of proposals including defining scope with clients, budget and schedule estimation, and presentation of proposals to clients
- In collaboration with the firm’s global market director, support the execution of the strategy to position the firm in Ontario’s chemicals sector
Certifications/Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in project development, or technical consulting in energy, chemicals, or cleantech
- Deep understanding of the Ontario industrial and energy landscape
- Proven track record in client-facing roles or business development
- Experience in early-stage project definition and stakeholder management
- Proactive to stay up to date in market trends, emerging technologies, and key investment in the sector
- Asset: Experience in biomass, green hydrogen and/or oil & gas
- Asset: Active in chemical-related associations and participating in networking events
Please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
