Site installation Manager

REEL COH Inc. (Subsidiary of REEL International) is the largest Canadian manufacturer specialized in designing, building, maintain and installing industrial electromechanical material-handling systems for production lines. Our products are custom-designed to customers’ exacting specifications and requests in fast-growing sectors such as hydroelectricity and nuclear energy. The company has built a solid reputation for the quality and robustness of its mechanical designs and builds.

Position:

Reporting to the Construction Executive Director, the Installation Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the installation phase of the projects entrusted to them; they ensure complete installation oversight. As such, they are accountable for meeting the installation contractual deliverables and achieving objectives in terms of safety, quality, cost, deadlines, and customer satisfaction. For the project installation phase under its responsibility, the Installation Manager is the client’s onsite primary point of contact.

In this role you will

• Lead and manage installation projects from start to finish, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Review drawings and technical specifications to plan site activities.
• Develop detailed installation plans, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation strategies. Coordinate activities with engineering, procurement, construction, project management, and commissioning teams.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide regular updates on progress, issues, and resource needs, and resolve problems promptly.
• Coordinate handover to commissioning and operations teams.
• Supervise and support installation crews, subcontractors, and site supervisors.
• Lead daily site meetings, assign tasks, and ensure optimal workforce utilization.
• Promote a culture of health, safety, accountability, and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) policies. Conduct safety talks, audits, and risk assessments, along with all related documentation.
• Ensure all installation activities are performed in accordance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee site quality assurance and quality control processes related to equipment installation, alignment, and commissioning. Ensure installations meet design specifications and functional requirements.
• Maintain installation records, track project progress, and issue quality reports.
• Keep clear and complete documentation, including installation procedures, inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and commissioning progress records.

Requirements:

What you bring

• College or Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical fields.
• Trade certification (e.g., millwright, electrician) is a plus.
• Rigging and lifting certification or experience is a plus.
• Nuclear site access training / Radiation safety training is a plus
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Effective communication and team coordination
• Commitment to safety and quality excellence
• Flexibility to work in demanding site environments and travel as needed.

At REEL COH we accept you as you are. We offer a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

What you can expext at REEL COH

Proud holder of the Concilivi seal, recognizing excellence in work-life balance, REEL COH offers numerous benefits that promote employee well-being and quality of life. Located in Boisbriand, Qc, Canada (office and manufacturing facility), we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, with recognition of experience
• Personal days
• 13 statutory holidays
• Group RRSP with employer contribution
• Comprehensive group insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training
• Bonus program

Other information:

Boisbriand, QC