Project Manager - PL#98126

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Project Manager / Project Engineer to join our Engineering and Projects team. In this dual-role position, you will support existing projects while leading others, playing a key role in delivering both capital and expense projects at an industrial conversion facility.

This role combines project management leadership with technical engineering expertise (electrical, mechanical, or civil), giving you the opportunity to directly impact facility performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and support projects from concept through completion, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

- Work closely with internal customers and stakeholders to define business needs, develop conceptual solutions, gain buy-in, and present recommendations to management.

- Develop detailed scopes of work, schedules, and budgets; prepare and submit funding requests.

- Provide engineering design, technical expertise, and support for facility upgrades, improvements, and ongoing operations.

- Prepare requests for proposals, evaluate bids, and manage contracts and contractor performance.

- Monitor project performance, provide regular cost/schedule reporting, and ensure timely completion.

- Ensure all solutions comply with internal standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.

- Manage multiple smaller projects simultaneously (typically under $2M) or oversee larger, complex projects with budgets exceeding $50M.

Note * This role is on-site in Port Hope, Monday to Friday.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.

Requirements

- Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in engineering and project execution

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a P.Eng designation (licensed in Ontario)

- Proven hands-on experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, or piping systems

- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction management, and regulatory compliance

- Demonstrated ability to manage projects in industrial or heavy industrial environments

- Strong task management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities

- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and adaptability skills

Assets

- Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or continuous plant operations

- Background in nuclear or highly regulated facilities

- Experience managing large multi-disciplinary projects with budgets exceeding $50M

- Proficiency with SAP, particularly Project Systems

Benefits

- Health and Dental Benefits

- Pension Matching