About Us
Weston Manufacturing Ltd. is a leader in structural steel fabrication, delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of project management experience to oversee and drive projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
This role will also play a key part in developing SOPs, improving workflows, and helping capture years of industry knowledge within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, steel deliverables, erection requirements, risks, and resource needs.
- Keep projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with fabrication, erection, and quality standards.
- Manage key project documents - schedules, budgets, loadouts, and progress reports.
- Provide regular updates on detailing, fabrication, materials, and field erection activities.
- Communicate with general contractors, engineers, shop, and field teams to address design issues and project challenges.
- Support estimating with takeoffs, RFP responses, proposals, and schedule inputs.
- Oversee budgets, labour, subcontractors, and field crews.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, contracts, engineering specifications, and steel industry standards.
- Track and report detailing, fabrication, and field progress using performance metrics.
- Maintain project controls, reporting procedures, and change management processes.
- Lead coordination meetings with internal teams, vendors, and field personnel.
- Develop, implement, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and project management best practices.
- Work with current Project Managers to strengthen processes, improve communication, and document internal knowledge.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the organization.
- Train and mentor project staff while resolving technical and operational issues.
- Address technical problems such as drawing errors, material shortages, fabrication issues, and erection challenges.
What You Bring to Weston Manufacturing:
- 10+ years of project management experience , preferably in structural steel fabrication and erection.
- 2–5 years of leadership experience , such as mentoring, team leadership, or managing complex project scopes.
- A proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in project budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
- Proficient with structural steel detailing, shop drawings, and industry standards.
- Proficient in project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Airtable.
- Experience developing SOPs, workflows, or standardized processes is a strong asset.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 2–5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Airtable).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledgeable in industry legislation, standards, regulations, and contract management.
- Experience in construction or manufacturing project management is required.
- Experience implementing process improvements is beneficial.
Why Join Us?
- Leadership Opportunity – Mentor Project Managers and help develop standardized processes.
- Process Impact – Lead SOP development and operational improvements across the company.
- Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary based on experience.
- Fuel Discounts – Access discounted fuel through our UFA Cardlock program.
- Hands-On Work – Be directly involved in major structural steel projects.
- Career Growth – Opportunities to advance within a stable, family-run business.
- Team Building – Enjoy monthly BBQs and team events.
- Supportive Culture – Join a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Company-Paid Hotel & LOA – Accommodations and living out allowance fully covered when working out of town.