Mechanical-Industrial Project Manager

Department: Mechanical Industrial
Job Location: Winnipeg
Posting Start Date: 10/5/26
Job Description:
About UsWe are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The RoleWe are looking for a Project Manager to join our Mechanical-Industrial Department in our Winnipeg office. As KGS Group continues to develop strong technical delivery teams, we are looking to support our teams with focused project management support. This role would include day-to-day project management tasks, scheduling and contract administration, management of priorities, and deliverable tracking. You will be working in a friendly and collaborative environment with the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Provid e project services support – proposal preparation, scheduling, estimating, procurement support, technical administration
Writ e and issu e project communications: emails, memos, reports, etc.
Develop or modify project commercial documents and participat e in procurement processes
Project-related field services such as inspection, auditing, supervision, quality assurance, safety, and contractor management
Office-related construction services such as invoice review and payment certification, schedule updates, permitting submissions, etc.
Leveraging both training and experience, provide or coordinate multi-disciplinary technical and constructability review of drawings, specifications, work plans, and more
Provide mentorship to junior project managers, project engineers, project coordinators, and administrative staf f
Champion and lead project management-related and/or multidiscipline engineering pursuits
Support business development/marketing and proposal writing efforts
Travel to work sites may be required periodically as needed
It is not anticipated that the Project Manager will be asked to conduct engineering design and seal deliverables such as drawings, however, the project manager should have a very strong technical background in engineering and construction so that they can provide value to both internal and external clients in terms of non-design technical advice, drawing review, project scoping, and project execution.
About You
Minimum 8 + years of experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management
Must have degree in Engineering (B.Sc.) from a recognized college or technologist diploma and suitable experience. Successful candidate should be registered as a P.Eng. in Manitoba or carry designations such as ASctT, C.E.T, or equivalent. Engineering preferred disciplines include mechanical, industrial or manufacturing
Ability to travel and service multiple concurrent project sites within Manitoba
A task-oriented, organized, and self-motivated personality with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of their work, maintain project momentum, and drive projects to completion
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, and within tight timelines
Strong diplomacy and change management skills. Ability to distinguish critical from non-critical elements and then communicate and chart a forward path
Experience with project management tools, such as MS Project or P6, is considered an asset
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
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