Project manager

Project Manager - Mississauga, ON - Full Time - ID# 7314

Are you ready to make an impact in the Infrastructure industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our growing team in Mississauga, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manages projects of significance, and often multiple projects with project values from $1M to $50M.
• Using extensive knowledge of business and management principles, manages all aspects of project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables, and timing.
• Reviews and approves work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules, and project changes requested by the organization or internal clients.
• Authorizes project expenditures and procurement requisitions, e.g., purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims within higher limits of authority.
• Manages the collective and individual performance of large project team members, (typically more than twelve contracted, seconded, and/or project staff) through the establishment of project-related performance objectives, and the provision of both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisal) mentoring and guidance to ensure project(s) success.
• Motivates project team staff to deliver quality results on time and within budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
• Defines roles and responsibilities, and manages performance, including discipline, appraisals, and merit allocations. Provides constructive feedback including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts.
• Establishes and controls the project scope and manages the risks and regulatory commitments within the project scope.
• Approves project scopes of work and determines project priorities and the division of responsibilities.
• Establishes and administers project budgets and schedules and approves changes to them.
• Manages and reports on project performance to clients, senior management, and other relationships.
• Participates in management team meetings related to project performance, priorities, and staffing.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Has experience in material handling, baggage/conveyance or procurement.
• The Project Manager has a diploma or degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences, business, or commerce and an excellent track record for leading large projects to a successful conclusion.
• The Project Manager has at least ten years of progressively responsible project experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in a senior or lead project capacity.
• P.Eng., CET., PMP or AACE certification are all assets.
• Experience managing projects in the Infrastructure, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sectors is desired.
• Has demonstrated experience in all the typical phases of a project lifecycle (i.e., Project Definition; Concept Development; Detailed Design; Construction; Commissioning;).
• Within each phase, knowledge, and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing are required.
• Has extensive knowledge of processes related to strategic planning, human resources, and the management of people. Has strong general management skills, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, time management, negotiation skills, contract management and administration, and progress reporting for an executive audience.
• The Project Manager is responsible for effectively communicating (orally and in writing) with all levels of our customer's organization, government officials, regulatory officers, customer representatives, partners and suppliers, industry peers, and the public.
• Makes effective presentations to internal and external audiences, consistently at a senior level, and is savvy at using all venues of media technology in the delivery of professional presentations.
• Negotiates with suppliers, contractors, and internal staff to ensure project phases are delivered on time, within budget, and at the client's expected level of delivery/quality.
• Manages customer/client expectations and satisfaction throughout the project's duration.

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.