Project Manager for Major Projects

Reporting to the immediate supervisor, the project manager for major projects is responsible for the implementation of major projects led by the Service. More specifically, the incumbent will be tasked with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of project management for which they are responsible, in accordance with the governance framework for major projects and programs of the City of Laval. They will be responsible for ensuring collaboration among all stakeholders, closely monitoring timelines, and acting as the lead to maximize efficiency in terms of costs, deadlines, scope, and quality of work.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture;
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or the Ordre des architectes du Québec;
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction field, including 5 years in managing major projects corresponding to the following specifications:
  • Having significantly participated in a project valued at $50M in present value;
  • Having served as project manager for several phases of a major or highly complex project;
  • Having closely collaborated on the startup of a project (needs assessment, preliminary schedule, transfer and management of professional service contracts, etc.);
  • Experience in the industrial field is an asset;
• Have a good knowledge and have significantly participated in a project using alternative delivery methods, an asset;
• Experience in an operated environment or in a 24/7 operational context, an asset;
• Knowledge of 3D visualization tools;
• Proficient in MS Office suite tools, including Microsoft Project.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.