Senior Project Manager – Installation

Working at Handling Specialty means joining an innovative, forward-thinking team specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced lifting and handling equipment for a variety of industries. With over 60 years of experience, the company excels at engineering complex, high-capacity systems tailored to meet unique client needs. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to work in an environment that develops a diverse range of products, from aerospace to entertainment, creating custom solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, technology, and making a tangible impact, this is the place to bring your talents and thrive!

Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager – Installations
Reports To: Manager of Projects and Engineering
Location: Remote. Onsite Grimsby/Hamilton – as required to support handoff and preparations.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver the project(s) that span across one or more business units. Manage resources, schedules, and financials, and adhere to stage gate quality. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.

The Project Manager has the authority to run the Installation component of a project on a day-to-day basis. Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost, and achieves the potential benefits defined in the business case.

• Review project objectives and metrics, with the team, at the onset of new projects.
• Work with Engineering staff and Project PM to develop appropriate Acceptance Test Plans and methods of measurement.
• Re-assess schedule and cost targets regularly. Initiate corrective actions as needed. Document and monitor objectives to ensure countermeasures are initiated and unfavorable variances are corrected.
• Elevate issues as appropriate and get the support of senior management when needed to clear obstacles.
• Work on specific projects as directed from time to time in support of the Senior Manager.

• Coordinate Installation or off-site activities with the appropriate managers.
• Manage the installation of equipment including careful planning, execution, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the machinery.
  • This activity may include selection and/or management outside contractors
  • Planning of activities with client personnel
• Assess the equipment specifications, site conditions, and any necessary permits. This includes understanding customer interfaces, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental requirements. Communicate any unusual environmental conditions that may affect installation.
• Attend in-shop [HSML] final commissioning and FAT.
• Create Site Acceptance Test [SAT] documents and reportsas required.
• Create Installation Plans:
  Develop a detailed plan that outlines the timeline, resources needed, and potential challenges. Involve all relevant stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned.
• Site Preparation:
  Ensure the installation site is free of obstructions and well-organized. Allocate adequate space for the equipment and consider access for maintenance.
• Facilitate entrance Visas and/or all site access requirements/training for the installation team.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for HSML site technicians through the client Administrator
• Monitor, approve and submit time sheets and expenses for onsite HSML Technicians.
• Screening and selecting contractors as required. This may require services outside of the installation. Manufacturing services, machining services, procurement of items locally.
• Travel to site for pre-installation visits as required.
• Planning daily installation activities, including client activities and 3rd party contractors.
• On site support of the off-site activity.
• Provide weekly report on the status of each project – schedule, cost, issues, and…