Project Manager – Facilities Construction

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Project Manager – Facilities Construction. The Project Manager will have full end-to-end responsibility for the planning, execution, and delivery of a new greenfield industrial facility in Canada. This role will act as the single point of accountability for project execution, coordinating all internal and external stakeholders, managing contractors and suppliers, controlling budget and schedule, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards.

The position requires strong hands-on experience in large-scale construction projects, ideally industrial or manufacturing facilities, and the ability to operate autonomously in a complex, cross-border environment.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading large-scale construction projects from start to finish? We want to hear from you!

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

• This role requires approximately 50% travel, primarily to the Canadian project site.
• This is a highly visible role with a direct impact on the company’s North American footprint and long-term strategy.

What You Will Be Doing

Project Execution & Governance

• Lead the project from early planning and design phases through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Define and manage the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Lead the selection, contracting, and management of EPCs, general contractors, engineering firms, and key suppliers.
• Coordinate subcontractors and third parties, ensuring clear scope definition, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
• Manage contractual obligations, change orders, claims, and negotiations throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget, Cost & Risk Control

• Own full CAPEX budget management, including forecasting, cost control, approvals, and variance analysis.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans related to cost, schedule, safety, and compliance.
• Provide regular progress reports and executive-level updates to senior management and steering committees.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the main interface between corporate functions (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHS) and external partners.
• Coordinate with local authorities, permitting agencies, and regulatory bodies in Canada.
• Ensure alignment between global standards and local execution realities.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, local construction regulations, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture on-site and ensure contractors meet all safety and quality requirements.

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What You Will Bring Along

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a strong plus.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project management, with strong focus on construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering greenfield or large-scale facility construction projects, preferably industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related.
• Solid experience managing EPCs, general contractors, and complex supplier ecosystems.
• Experience working in North America; Canada experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of project controls (schedule, cost, risk, change management).
• Ability to operate independently with high accountability.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Fluent English required; French is a plus.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
• A company vehicle provided.
• A mobile phone provided.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How To Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Project Manager – Facilities Construction requisition # R0090763. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs in keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.