Project Manager – New Installations & Service

Why join the ABI LTD team? Since 1989, ABI has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way bakeries produce high-quality food efficiently. As a global integrator of automated bakery equipment, we have garnered a reputation for excellence, servicing some of the largest bakeries worldwide. Our extensive product range spans every stage of the baking process, from ingredients handling to the packaging of finished goods. Whether it's providing standalone equipment for small and medium-sized wholesale bakeries or designing and integrating full end-to-end lines for industrial baking centers, ABI is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. We take pride in our work and the satisfaction of our global clientele. Looking ahead, we recognize the transformative impact of robotics on industries worldwide. As a Preferred Partner and integrator for ABB, the world's leading robotics manufacturer, ABI is at the forefront of this technological revolution. This expertise enables us to offer our customers unparalleled precision and efficiency in their bakeries. JOB PURPOSE As Project Manager – New Installations & Service, you will plan, execute and deliver equipment projects across both the ABI and MECATHERM product ranges, on time, within scope and budget, from order receipt through to a clean handover into service. You will coordinate cross-functional teams in Canada and at the MECATHERM parent factory, and give customers a single consistent project experience regardless of which company supplied the equipment. The role is installations-led: approximately 70% of your time is spent on new equipment and complete-line projects, and 30% on service and aftersales projects — retrofits, upgrades, rebuilds and line modifications on installed equipment, delivered within short shutdown windows. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES New Installation Projects (primary) Manage projects from order receipt through engineering, fabrication, assembly, factory acceptance testing (FAT), shipping, installation and commissioning, applying the Phase Gate Process at each stage Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules in MS Project or equivalent, covering long-lead procurement, fabrication, shipping, site readiness, installation sequence and commissioning Coordinate internal departments — engineering, procurement, production, logistics, installation and commissioning — and the MECATHERM parent-company project and engineering teams in France Define, schedule and accept the work of installation contractors, riggers, millwrights and trades on site Verify site readiness ahead of shipment and confirm any deviations with the customer in writing Close out punch lists and deliver a documented handover to Service, including as-built documentation, spare parts lists, training records and confirmed warranty start dates Commercial and Technical Control Review contracts, purchase orders and project scope to identify risks and develop mitigation plans before work begins Track committed and forecast cost against the quoted cost base, report variances early and protect project margin Identify scope changes as they arise, quantify them and process change orders with Sales and Customer Solutions before the additional work is performed Ensure engineering, layout and electrical drawings and technical specifications are properly reviewed and implemented, including utilities, foundations, access and interfaces with adjacent equipment Coordinate mechanical, electrical and controls interfaces between ABI equipment, MECATHERM equipment and third-party equipment on mixed lines Service and Aftersales Projects (secondary) Manage retrofit, upgrade, rebuild and line-modification projects on installed ABI and MECATHERM equipment, applying the same phase-gate and documentation discipline in a compressed timeframe Plan service projects around customer production schedules and planned shutdowns, recognising that the binding…

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