Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete process automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to address our customers’ process automation and operational challenges, helping them operate more safely, reliability and efficiently.
Our solutions range from field instrumentation and measurement devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, engineered solution packages to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.
Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work are key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.
We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.
If this sounds like you, apply today and discover your potential with Lakeside!
What you will be doing in the role of Project Manager:
Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Define project scope, technical requirements, deliverables, and objectives in collaboration with customers and internal teams.
- Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Manage the planning and successful execution of projects involving automation, controls and instrumentation, process piping, fabricated skids, equipment packages, mechanical assemblies.
- Lead the project execution and management through collaboration with different teams, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, quality, shipping, installation, commissioning, etc.
- Collaborate with fabrication shops and vendors to monitor materials, fabrication, welding, assembly, testing, and delivery.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and performance measures.
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost, including technical and commercial impacts.
- Coordinate project quality requirements, including ITPs, material and welding documentation, NDE, pressure testing, and final databooks.
- Coordinate site activities, including installation, piping tie-ins, shutdown or outage work, commissioning, and start-up support.
- Lead internal and external customer meetings, assign tasks, track action items, and provide clear project updates.
- Address customer questions and technical, schedule, or commercial concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and escalate project risks, technical issues, material shortages, and delays, and develop practical mitigation or recovery plans.
Knowledge and skills required for the role:
- A four-year degree in a related field with 10+ years of direct project leadership experience.
- Direct project management experience with automation and/ or mechanical, piping, fabrication, skid-mounted equipment, process equipment, or industrial construction projects.
- Practical knowledge of industrial piping systems, valves, fittings, fabricated skids, and mechanical equipment packages.
- Experience with fabrication processes, including material preparation, fit-up, welding, assembly, inspection, testing, coating, and shipment.
- Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Knowledge of procurement requirements and lead times for mechanical equipment, piping components, valves, instrumentation, and fabricated assemblies.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, including safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and customer requirements.
- Strong communication, customer service, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work effectively across office, fabrication shop, and industrial site environments.
What we give YOU!
- Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
- A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
- Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
- A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
- A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
- Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program—empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
- Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program!
Commitment to Diversity
Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.
If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
How We Review Applications
AI tools may be used to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Existing Vacancy
This posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for.
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Skills Required
- Four-year degree in a related field and 36+ months of direct project leadership experience, or a related diploma and 60+ months of direct project leadership experience
- 35+ hours of project management education or CAPM Certification
- Direct project management experience with automation and/or mechanical process solutions projects
- Industry knowledge and experience with control systems, energy management, and mechanical systems
- Experience with software development lifecycle
- Experience with testing processes, tools, and techniques
- Knowledge of project management best practices, including scope, cost, delivery, quality, and stakeholder management
- Knowledge of product or hardware development lifecycle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead without authority
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with different priorities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively across disciplines
- Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced work environments
What We Do
Lakeside Process Controls is a Canadian employee-owned provider of complete industrial process-automation solutions. Since 1952, it has supported customers across sectors with measurement instrumentation, valves and actuators, control and safety systems, process-control modernization, engineering, commissioning, reliability, maintenance, and field/depot services. The company helps improve process efficiency, safety, sustainability, reliability, and uptime through products, engineered solutions, and onsite expertise for industrial facilities across Canada.
