Engineering Manager – Capital Projects (French Speaking) Industry: Heavy Industrial / Metals / Major Capital Projects About the Opportunit yOur client is a global industrial manufacturer delivering a significant portfolio of major capital investment projects across North America .They are seeking two experienced, French-speaking Engineering Managers to support large-scale industrial projects in Quebec. These positions will act as the Owner’s Engineering Representative, providing technical leadership and engineering governance throughout project development and execution while managing external engineering partners .This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys influencing project outcomes from the owner’s perspective rather than producing detailed engineering designs The Ro leReporting into the Capital Projects organisation, you will provide engineering leadership across major industrial projects from Front End Loading through project executio n.Rather than leading a large internal design team, your primary responsibility will be managing external Engineering Service Providers, ensuring engineering quality, technical compliance, schedule performance and successful project deliver y.You will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers and Project Controls professionals throughout the project lifecycl Key Responsibilit iesAct as the Owner’s Engineering Manager on major capital projec ts.Manage and coordinate external Engineering Service Provide rs.Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities across the propo ct.Review engineering designs, specifications and technical deliverabl es.Ensure engineering quality, consistency and compliance with applicable standar ds.Support project development through FEL1, FEL2,



FEL3 and executi on.Challenge engineering assumptions and provide technical directi on.Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews and value engineering activiti es.Coordinate interfaces between engineering, project management and constructi on.Monitor engineering schedules, deliverables, risks and technical decisio ns.Ensure engineering activities align with project scope, budget and schedu le.Communicate effectively with French- and English-speaking stakeholders, contractors and site tea Requirem entsFluency in both French and English is essen t ial.Extensive experience managing engineering activities on major industrial capital projec ts.Previous experience overseeing external engineering consultants, EPC contractors or Engineering Service Provid ers.Strong understanding of Front End Loading or stage-gate project delivery methodolog ies.Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliverab les.Strong technical judgement and the ability to challenge engineering recommendati ons.Experience working in an Owner’s Engineering, Owner’s Representative or client-side project environment is strongly prefer red.Strong stakeholder management and communication ski lls.Ability to operate effectively in a complex,



multinational project organisat ion.Engineering degree or equivalent relevant technical qualificat ion.Candidates who do not possess skilled-level French language capability will not be considered for these positi Preferred Industry Exper ienceExperience within one or more of the following environments would be highly advantag ltersSteel millsMetals proce ssingFurnaces and high-temperature industrial equi pmentMining and minerals proce ssingHeavy industrial manufact uringLarge process p lantsBrownfield industrial facil itiesDirect aluminium experience is advantageous but is not essential where candidates possess strong experience in comparable heavy industrial, steel, metals or process manufacturing environm Project Envir onmentThe positions will support major capital projects across industrial facilities in Q uebec.The working arrangement will vary according to the project phase :FEL1: Work may be completed predominantly rem otely .FEL2: A hybrid arrangement, combining remote work and site pre sence .FEL3 and exec ution: Increased site presence will be req uired.Candidates must therefore be prepared to travel to and work from project sites in Quebec when req Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a senior, French-speaking engineering professional with a strong background in major industrial capital pr ojects.They will have experience representing an asset owner, supervising third-party engineering companies and ensuring external providers deliver technically compliant, practical and commercially appropriate engineering sol utions.Previous experience within aluminium, smelting, steel, mining, metals processing or another heavy industrial environment would be particularly re Contract DurationThis is expected to be a long-term contract supporting a multi-year capital investment pr #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Manager (French Speaker) (L'Ancienne-Lorette)
🏢 Global Industrial Manufacturer
📍 L'Ancienne-Lorette