Project Manager (Marine Division)

As a proud British Columbia owned and operated company, Ideal Welders is the premier piping, pressure vessel, and module fabrication company in the region, and among the largest in Western Canada. Since its inception over 50 years ago, the company has grown steadily from a one-man operation to its industry-leading position, providing quality welding solutions to a diverse range of clients around the world. The vision for excellence, innovation, and growth continues. With exciting goals for the future of our organization, we are currently in search of a Project Manager to join us at our facility on Annacis Island in Delta. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced fabrication environment. Reporting to the Director of our Marine Division , you will focus on the execution of a large-scale structural fabrication project. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of complex modular assemblies, while working closely with our client’s integration teams and managing all aspects of schedule, cost, quality, and customer interface. Highlights of job duties include: Lead planning and execution of large-scale modular fabrication projects, including schedule, cost control, quality, and risk management. Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and coordinate internal resources across engineering, production, and logistics. Ensure alignment with contract requirements and client expectations. Review secured project requirements with party responsible for estimations Initiate project within Ideal Welders organization Prioritize project execution strategy Collaborate with Ideal Welders department leads for resource requirements (i.e. production, detailing, quality, supply chain, etc.) Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence with clients Manage customer relationships at a macro level Coordinate third parties/vendors where necessary Monitor project budgets and schedules Project conflict resolution Project close out, review and analysis Here’s what we’re seeking in the successful candidate: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex, multi-phase fabrication projects in a high-pressure environment. Proven track record managing client relationships on major industrial projects clients in a highly regulated industry. Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and make effective decisions under tight deadlines. Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent Minimum of 7 years’ related experience Experience with structural steel fabrication for shipbuilding applications is highly desirable An entrepreneurial and results-oriented attitude Experience in estimation, budgeting, analysis, scheduling, specification review and adherence, and personnel coordination Experience in business administration A general understanding of metal fabrication practices (cutting, welding, machining, testing) A general understanding of procurement and supply chain principles and strategies Commitment to customer service and workplace excellence Ability and desire to utilize technology to streamline and improve processes Ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem-solve Ability to take initiative and translate customer and internal business needs into action plans Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Exceptional interpersonal skills A positive and team-oriented approach to work. Dependable and trustworthy. Ability to prioritize, manage time, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to work well under pressure. Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset: Experience managing large-scale industrial fabrication projects,…

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