Automation Project Manager

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our engineering team.

In this role, you will lead custom projects from order receipt through installation, commissioning, and final sign-off. Serving as the primary point of contact for both clients and internal teams, you will ensure our custom material handling, conveyor, automation, and integration projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate continuously with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Field Service, and external vendors to drive project success at every stage of execution.

Advantages
High-Visibility Leadership: Lead full-scope industrial and automation projects with total control over execution, scheduling, and budget.

Technical & Operational Variety: Navigate diverse engineering challenges across custom material handling systems and fully integrated automation.

360-Degree Team Collaboration: Work directly with every phase of our business—from upfront sales strategy to hands-on field commissioning.

Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
•Lead projects from handoff through completion.
•Develop project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
•Define project scope and communicate expectations.
•Monitor project progress and proactively address risks or delays.
•Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
•Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
Customer Relationship Management
•Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
•Conduct project kickoff meetings and regular status updates.
•Manage customer expectations regarding schedule, scope, and budget.
•Resolve project-related issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
•Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and responsiveness.
Financial Management
•Track project costs, labour hours, material expenditures, and subcontractor expenses.
•Manage project change orders and scope adjustments.
•Support invoicing and payment milestone tracking.
Resource Coordination
•Coordinate internal resources across multiple departments.
•Schedule field service technicians, installers, and subcontractors.
•Work with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials.
•Monitor workload demands and assist with project prioritization.
Risk Management
•Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
•Monitor schedule, budget, quality, and safety risks.
•Address issues proactively to minimize project impact.
Reporting
•Provide regular project status reports to management.
•Track key project performance indicators.
•Maintain project schedules and progress reports.
•Participate in management and project review meetings.

Qualifications
Education
•Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field.
•PMP certification is considered an asset.
Experience
•3-7+ years of project management experience in industrial automation, material handling, conveyors, manufacturing, construction, or related industries.
•Experience managing custom-engineered projects.
•Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
•Knowledge of contract management and change order processes.
Technical Knowledge
•Understanding of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, automation systems, and industrial manufacturing processes.
•Ability to interpret engineering drawings and project specifications.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
•Experience with ERP and project tracking systems considered an asset.

Required Skills
•Leadership and team coordination abilities
•Organizational and time management skills
•Effective verbal and written communication skills
•Strong customer service orientation
•Budgeting and cost control experience
•Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
•Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
•Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
•High attention to detail
•Self-motivated and results driven
•Microsoft Office
•AutoCAD 2D

Working Conditions
•Combination of office, manufacturing facility, and customer site environments.
•Occasional travel required for customer meetings, site reviews, installations, and project support.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Reporting Structure
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Works Closely With:
•Sales Team
•Engineering Team
•Production/Manufacturing
•Service & Installation Teams
•Customers
•Vendors and Subcontractors



Summary
If this is the position for you, APPLY ONLINE or email resume to Mina Khalil at mina.khalil@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please visit www.randstad.ca for a complete list of opportunities

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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