Project Manager - Montreal - Candidate Pool

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and design of large‑scale projects for major clients in the Greater Montreal area. In this strategic role, you will oversee the full coordination of design activities with the client’s professional teams, manage communications, and handle all approval requests with government partners — including ministries, municipalities, and public agencies. You will also contribute to the preparation of the business case, providing essential expertise to support decision‑making and project advancement.

Given that this is a candidate pool, please be advised that the process may vary and is open-ended. Our Talent Acquisition team will review each application and contact you at the appropriate time, if applicable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead large‑scale projects from preliminary studies to final delivery, ensuring a comprehensive vision and rigorous execution
• Ensure alignment of professional teams with client needs, quality objectives, and the established budget, while performing strategic monitoring of any variances
• Support and advise stakeholders in identifying innovative solutions to ensure optimal project management and smooth execution
• Act promptly on critical issues that may impact profitability, schedules, the supply chain, or deliverable quality, by engaging relevant stakeholders
• Prepare, structure, and facilitate progress meetings with clients and internal and external partners, ensuring clear, transparent, and results‑oriented communication
• Actively participate in operational and strategic activities related to project management, including process improvement, risk management, and performance monitoring

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture, Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), or any other relevant field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction project management
• Member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), required
• PMP certification, an asset
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and project management best practices
• Excellent communication skills in French, both written and spoken. Knowledge of English is considered an asset due to occasional interactions with CIMA+ stakeholders across Canada.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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