Intermediate project manager in automation

Founded in Montreal in 1999, Laporte Experts Conseils is an organization of more than 480 employees that specializes in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and industrial engineering. Our company is present throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. For more information about our Talents and our Corporate Culture, visit: https://laporteconsultants.com/fr-ca/carrieres/

We are experiencing strong international growth. As such, our Automation team is looking for a project manager (intermediate or senior) to support the growth of our projects.

Intermediate project manager in automation – Montreal

Role:

You will be an integral part of a young and dynamic company and will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on varied projects in the food, pharmaceutical and industrial fields.

Responsibilities:

• Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control and reporting on budget, schedule and resources, manufacturers and contractors.
• Define needs with our customers;
• Lead project meetings;
• Design automated systems and select hardware (control, instrumentation, motor controls, design of control panels, etc.);
• Prepare specifications, plans and quotes;
• Act as a technical leader in automation;
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets while delivering quality projects with high added value;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team;
• Follow up with contractors and equipment suppliers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Automated Production Engineering (GPA) or equivalent;
• Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec is an asset;
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a project manager in industrial automation;
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical field (asset);

Qualities sought:

• Technical project management skills;
• Communication ability;

• Sense of organization and rigor;
• Ability to work well with other engineering disciplines, the client and manufacturers.
• Sense of initiative, attention to detail, resourcefulness, positive attitude;
• Ability to work in a team;

What we offer you:

• Opportunities for rapid development;
• An environment that promotes accountability and professional growth;
• Competitive salary and benefits;
• 3 weeks of vacation upon hire;
• 5 days of additional personal leave
• RRSP group insurance plan with employer contribution of 4%
• Reimbursement of public transport costs.
• Gym and yoga room on site;
• Electric vehicle charging stations;
• A stimulating and non-conformist work environment that leaves room for life balance and encourages daily efficiency.