Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Reveal yourself, let's shape the future!

At Groupe ADF, you are the one we want to see grow. Groupe ADF is a French international group on a human scale. Composed of 5,100 employees across 4 continents, we are a major player in industrial performance. We offer engineering, production, and maintenance solutions across 5 areas of expertise: mobility, energy, materials, technology, and health & well-being.

For us, mindset matters just as much, if not more, than the CV. Beyond background and professional experience, we are above all looking for someone who shares our way of thinking, acting, and collaborating. An engaged person who takes responsibility, dares to propose ideas, seeks solutions, and is not afraid to take on challenges.

We particularly value:

• Commitment and a sense of responsibility;

• Autonomy and resourcefulness;

• Spirit of initiative and capacity to innovate;

• Good judgment and sense of priorities;

• Perseverance and determination;

• Professionalism, team spirit, and a sense of collaboration;

• Result orientation, curiosity, and willingness to learn;

• Positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach.

We are not just looking for someone who knows how to do. We are mainly looking for someone who wants to do, understand, learn, and make a difference.

What do we offer?

We offer you the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects in complex industrial environments, notably in the construction, modification, and modernization of heavy industry facilities.

As a project manager, you will lead industrial construction and installation projects, from studies and preparation to manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, with a strong proximity to the site.

You will be responsible for costs, schedules, quality, health and safety, and contractual commitments, while coordinating contractors, suppliers, and internal teams in demanding environments with high co-activity.

Your main responsibilities

• Manage large-scale industrial construction projects ensuring control of budgets, schedules, quality, and contractual commitments;

• Organize and coordinate studies, resources, supplies, manufacturing, logistics, and site installation activities;

• Supervise contractors and subcontractors and coordinate the various trades in close collaboration with the site manager and supervision teams;

• Participate in the consultation, selection, and contractual management of subcontractors, in connection with the concerned departments;

• Plan and secure work in an operating industrial environment, particularly during planned shutdowns and periods of high co-activity, by mastering intervention sequences and production interruptions;

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, applicable standards, and site procedures, in collaboration with HSE teams;

• Ensure the financial and contractual management of projects: budget monitoring, completion forecasts, progress tracking, risk management, change management, and extra work;

• Coordinate technical and operational interfaces with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, and arbitrate priorities between stakeholders;

• Be the privileged contact for the client, defend the company's interests, manage complex situations, and ensure regular reporting to management.

Desired profile

• Training in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, construction or a related field, or equivalent experience;

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, including several years in managing large-scale industrial construction projects;

• Confirmed experience in heavy industry (mining, metallurgy, refineries, aluminum smelters, paper mills, or comparable sectors), with an understanding of manufacturing and site realities;

• Concrete experience in coordinating construction sites in Quebec, supervising subcontractors and various trades in a high co-activity environment;

• Good knowledge of the Quebec construction framework, the operation of the CCQ, applicable collective agreements, and CNESST and health-safety requirements on site;

• Mastery of MS Project, Excel, and project tracking tools;

• Strong leadership, autonomy, rigor, judgment, decision-making and negotiation skills, ability to manage conflicts and defend positions before stakeholders;

• Fluency in French and English;

• Availability for travel and periods of presence on sites, according to project needs;

• PMP certification considered an asset; ASP Construction card held or to be obtained according to site requirements.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary, with annual salary review;

• Comprehensive group insurance program including dental, vision, and medical care, life insurance, and disability insurance, with a 50% employer contribution;

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 3%;

• 4 weeks of vacation plus paid leave between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Interested in our proposal? Send us your application! Our team will study it with care.

We thank all candidates, however, only persons already authorized to work in Canada and selected for an interview will be contacted.