Job Title: Project Manager - Contract
Location: Canada
About PAC Group:
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose:
Are you an experienced leader with a background with a mechanical aptitude, ready to take on a pivotal role in an exciting, large-scale project? We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the execution of critical assembly operations. In this dynamic role, you will manage diverse teams, ensure quality compliance, and play a key part in achieving ambitious production goals. Effective project control, monitoring and reporting are fundamental to being successful in the role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the execution of racking and conveyance system installation
• Monitor and ensuring daily and weekly targets are being met
• Manage vendor teams as they install and commission specified equipment.
• Drive production efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Conduct routine quality control checks to ensure all builds meet specifications and client expectations.
• Quickly address and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain compliance.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment, motivating teams to excel in performance.
• Perform PM status reports as required by the client and PAC leadership.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to maintain consistent material flow to workstations and proactively address supply chain challenges.
• Complete project closure reporting and lessons learned documentation
• Uphold the highest level of safety on the worksite, through safety walks, tool box talks, reporting
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Equivalent hands-on experience in project management roles will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in related project management roles.
• Mechanical aptitude is required, with electrical knowledge strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple priorities, and ensure timely execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Proactive at addressing tasks and risks
• Safety centric individual
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and operational best practices.
• Experience in equipment assembly or construction environments, managing large-scale operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when necessary
• OSHA certification – construction (nice to have but not required)
• Travel up to 100%
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
- Equivalent hands-on experience in project management roles
- 5+ years of experience in related project management roles
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical knowledge
- Ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple priorities, and ensure timely execution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Proactive approach to addressing tasks and risks
- Safety-centric approach
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with quality assurance processes and operational best practices
- Experience in equipment assembly or construction environments managing large-scale operations
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when necessary
- OSHA construction certification
- Ability to travel up to 100%
What We Do
The PAC Group is a global engineering and management services firm supporting diversified industries on a global basis. Created over 35 years ago, PAC has delivered some of the most complex projects, aggressive timelines, and unrelenting quality at the most efficient costs in collaboration with our clients in more than 40 countries. Our expertise spans sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, e-commerce, MHE + conveyance, sustainable energy and more. Visit our website for more information: http://pacgroup.com/ See our Workable page for current job openings: https://apply.workable.com/the-pac-group/
