Project Manager

Project Manager

Descon has been providing integrated packaging solutions for the food and beverage industries since 1993. We specialize in efficient systems using great products and innovative solutions and with experience handling complex containers utilizing the latest technology. From start to finish, we guide our clients through implementing an integrated packaging solution. Leveraging the collective expertise and resources of our parent company, Pacteon Group, Descon designs and builds premium processing & packaging equipment for leading global brands in soda, bottled water, beer, frozen food, bread, energy drinks, and other RTD (Ready-to-Drink) industries. Descon’s conveyors and equipment are backed with the Pacteon Promise: We Make It Right!

Our highly responsive and collaborative team consists of approximately 120 employees who are focused, capable, and passionate about what they do. We are a growing company offering career opportunities to advance and grow. We’re always looking for qualified, dynamic, and passionate people to join our team. If you thrive on solving problems and can tackle challenges head-on, we want to hear from you.

This position is a key role in our growing company that enjoys job autonomy and remote work capabilities. A self starter, who is motivated to become a key contributor should apply by sending their resume through to: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and understand all project-related details to ensure tasks are completed to Descon’s and its customers’ satisfaction.
• Use organizational tools to effectively manage multiple projects, including scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, and final customer sign off.
• Track and manage project timelines, communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule.
• Utilize AutoCAD and SolidWorks to locate, review, and update project related information; develop expertise in the layout details of assigned projects.
• Provide support to ensure the successful delivery of projects and site services as required.
• Maintain a strong understanding of contractual obligations related to projects and site services to ensure accurate customer billing.
• Attend customer job sites as required.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Descon’s purchasing, spare parts, quoting, and project database systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Descon products, suppliers, customers, and competitors.
• Motivate cross-functional teams and onsite crews to deliver high-quality results efficiently.
• Review project details and drawings with Descon’s engineering teams and participate in project conceptualization and execution.
• Demonstrate and uphold Descon’s Success Principles: LEARN. INNOVATE. DELIVER.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Project Management is an asset.
• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings is an asset.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder and client-facing communication.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience tracking project performance, reporting status, and managing change
• requests.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing requirements.
• Knowledge of contract management and vendor coordination is an asset.
• PMP, or similar project management certifications are an asset.
• Willingness to travel on short notice; must hold a valid passport, driver’s license, and have no travel restrictions to the USA.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role within the food and beverage packaging industry is considered a strong asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience, preferably within a manufacturing, packaging, or industrial environment, is required.