Job Description

Sous la supervision de la Directrice du site, vous serez le pilier de la modernisation de nos infrastructures existantes. Vous serez responsable de tous les aspects necessaires a la realisation de projets complexes de maintien d'actifs et d'ameliorations locatives majeures pour notre site de La Prairie, qui opere dans un batiment avec plusieurs decennies d'existence. Votre role consistera a planifier, diriger et coordonner les travaux, en assurant que les delais, les couts, la portee et la qualite des projets repondent aux attentes de la direction et aux engagements strategiques. Une attention particuliere sera portee a la gestion des risques inherents aux batiments anciens et a la supervision experte des services professionnels externes pour garantir une integration reussie des nouvelles et anciennes composantes.



Under the supervision of the Site Director, you will be the cornerstone of modernizing our existing infrastructure. You will be responsible for all aspects required to execute complex projects involving asset maintenance and major facility improvements for our La Prairie site, which operates in a building with several decades of history. Your role will consist of planning, directing, and coordinating the work, ensuring that timelines, costs, scope, and quality meet management expectations and strategic commitments. Special attention will be given to managing risks inherent to older buildings and providing expert oversight of external professional services to ensure successful integration of new and existing components.

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Description des Responsabilites :

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Piloter l'elaboration, la planification et la realisation de projets d'amelioration locative et de maintien d'actifs complexes, en minimisant de maniere proactive l'impact sur les activites operationnelles continues de l'usine, particulierement dans un environnement bati existant.

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Evaluer et diagnostiquer de maniere approfondie l'etat des infrastructures existantes (structure, mecanique, electrique, enveloppe du batiment, etc.) afin d'identifier les defis, les contraintes et les opportunites specifiques aux batiments de plusieurs decennies. Integrer ces diagnostics dans la planification des travaux et la gestion des budgets.

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Preparer et coordonner avec les departements les calendriers de travaux, en tenant compte des interdependances complexes entre les nouveaux amenagements et les systemes existants. Communiquer de maniere transparente l'avancement et gerer les attentes des parties prenantes internes concernant les contraintes d'un site en exploitation et les imprevus.

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Gerer et superviser un portefeuille de contrats avec des fournisseurs, entrepreneurs et firmes de consultants, incluant la selection de partenaires experimentes dans la renovation et la modernisation de batiments anciens. Assurer un suivi rigoureux pour des prestations rentables, fiables et adaptees au contexte.

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Administrer les contrats en respectant les lois, reglements et politiques d'approvisionnement, tout en tenant compte des particularites reglementaires et des codes du batiment applicables aux structures existantes et aux projets de renovation.

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Assurer une documentation projet exhaustive, depuis la definition des besoins specifiques aux renovations (ex: gestion des materiaux potentiellement dangereux comme l'amiante ou le plomb, diagnostics energetiques) jusqu'a la conception, la realisation et la mise en service. Cela inclut la mise a jour des plans "tel que construit" pour refleter les nouvelles installations et les modifications aux systemes existants.

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Rapporter de maniere precise et proactive l'etat d'avancement et les budgets des projets, en alertant sur les potentielles derives liees aux imprevus frequents dans les renovations de batiments anciens.

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Renforcer l'integration entre les projets d'immobilisation et les operations, en concevant des solutions qui optimisent la transition et l'interfacage entre les nouvelles et anciennes installations, garantissant ainsi la perennite et l'efficacite operationnelle du site.

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Garantir le respect strict des mesures de sante et securite sur des chantiers de renovation ou la cohabitation avec les activites courantes et la presence potentielle de risques lies a l'age du batiment (ex: materiaux dangereux, structures affaiblies) sont preponderantes.

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Faire preuve de flexibilite et de reactivite en adaptant son horaire et son approche pour repondre aux imprevus et aux exigences specifiques des projets de renovation.

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Qualifications :

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Formation technique (Baccalaureat ou DEC avance) en mecanique du batiment, genie civil, gestion de la construction, architecture ou domaine equivalent.

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Bilingue fracais et anglais (ecrit et parle)

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Minimum de 7 ans d'experience pertinente et demontree en gestion de projets de construction, dont au moins 3 ans specifiquement dans la renovation, la modernisation ou la rehabilitation d'infrastructures ou de batiments industriels et commerciaux anciens.

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Expertise approfondie en mecanique du batiment, incluant la comprehension des systemes CVC, plomberie, electricite, et l'integration de nouvelles technologies avec des installations existantes.

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Solide connaissance des codes du batiment, des normes de securite et des reglementations applicables aux projets de renovation (ex: gestion des matieres dangereuses, accessibilite, efficacite energetique pour l'existant).

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Maitrise des outils de gestion de projet (MS Project ou equivalent) et des logiciels bureautiques.

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Competences recherchees :

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Pensee critique et capacite exceptionnelle a resoudre des problemes complexes et imprevus, caracteristiques des chantiers de renovation en milieu ancien.

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Capacite d'adaptation et flexibilite face aux changements et aux decouvertes sur le terrain.

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Aptitudes communicationnelles et interpersonnelles, avec la capacite de negocier, de federer des equipes multidisciplinaires et de gerer les attentes d'un large eventail de parties prenantes (direction, operations, entrepreneurs, consultants, etc.) dans un contexte sensible.

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Sens aigu des responsabilites, autonomie et rigueur dans le suivi des couts, des delais et de la qualite, meme sous pression.

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Competences en planification strategique et tactique, organisation, et gestion des priorites pour jongler avec plusieurs projets simultanement.

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Leadership, esprit d'engagement et forte orientation vers la collaboration et le travail d'equipe.

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Responsibilities:

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Lead the development, planning, and execution of complex asset maintenance and major facility improvement projects, proactively minimizing the impact on ongoing plant operations, especially within an existing built environment.

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Assess and thoroughly diagnose the condition of existing infrastructure (structure, mechanical, electrical, building envelope, etc.) to identify challenges, constraints, and opportunities specific to decades-old buildings. Integrate these assessments into work planning and budget management.

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Prepare and coordinate work schedules with departments, considering complex interdependencies between new layouts and existing systems. Communicate progress transparently and manage internal stakeholder expectations regarding site constraints and unforeseen issues.

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Manage and oversee a portfolio of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and consulting firms, including selecting partners experienced in renovating and modernizing older buildings. Ensure rigorous follow-up for cost-effective, reliable, and context-appropriate services.

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Administer contracts in compliance with laws, regulations, and procurement policies, while considering regulatory specifics and building codes applicable to existing structures and renovation projects.

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Ensure comprehensive project documentation, from defining renovation-specific needs (e.g., handling potentially hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead, energy diagnostics) through design, execution, and commissioning. This includes updating "as-built" plans to reflect new installations and modifications to existing systems.

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Report project progress and budgets accurately and proactively, highlighting potential deviations linked to frequent unforeseen issues in older building renovations.

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Strengthen integration between capital projects and operations by designing solutions that optimize the transition and interface between new and existing installations, ensuring site sustainability and operational efficiency.

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Guarantee strict compliance with health and safety measures on renovation sites where coexistence with ongoing activities and potential risks related to building age (e.g., hazardous materials, weakened structures) are significant.

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Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness by adapting schedules and approaches to meet unforeseen challenges and specific requirements of renovation projects.

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Qualifications:

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Technical education (Bachelor's degree or advanced college diploma) in building mechanics, civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or an equivalent field.

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Fluent French and English (written and spoken)

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Minimum of 7 years of relevant and proven experience in construction project management, including at least 3 years specifically in renovation, modernization, or rehabilitation of industrial or commercial buildings.

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In-depth expertise in building mechanics, including understanding HVAC systems, plumbing, electricity, and integrating new technologies with existing installations.

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Strong knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and regulations applicable to renovation projects (e.g., hazardous material management, accessibility, energy efficiency for existing structures).

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Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project or equivalent) and office software.

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Key Skills:

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Critical thinking and exceptional ability to solve complex, unforeseen problems typical of renovation projects in older environments.

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High adaptability and flexibility in the face of changes and on-site discoveries.

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Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, unite multidisciplinary teams, and manage expectations of a wide range of stakeholders (management, operations, contractors, consultants, etc.) in a sensitive context.

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Sense of responsibility, autonomy, and rigor in tracking costs, timelines, and quality, even under pressure.

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Solid strategic and tactical planning skills, organization, and priority management to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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Leadership, commitment, and strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork.

Additional Information

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Relocation Assistance Provided:

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