Full Ownership, Real Decision-Making Power
If you’re a driven project manager who thrives on turning big plans into successful builds—and you’re equally skilled at producing accurate estimates that set projects up for success—this is your chance to have real influence.
At Metalex, we design, manufacture, and build innovative metal building systems for industries ranging from oil & gas to agriculture and commercial construction. With a unique advantage as both manufacturer and builder, we’re growing and looking for a Project Manager who can lead projects from concept to completion while contributing to winning more work through strong estimating expertise.
This is a client-facing, leadership-visible role where you’ll oversee multiple projects, manage profitability, and help shape how Metalex delivers excellence to every customer.
The Opportunity
- Lead Projects End-to-End: Manage all aspects of post-sale project execution—including design, manufacturing, and installation—to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Client Relationship Management: Be the primary contact for clients, ensuring communication is clear, needs are understood, and expectations are exceeded
- Contribute to Estimating: Work with the estimating team to review and prepare accurate project estimates, ensuring bids are competitive and profitable
- Coordinate Teams: Oversee scheduling and workload allocation with internal designers, shop teams, field crews, and third-party vendors
- Financial Oversight: Track job costs, complete change orders, and perform post-job profitability analyses to drive continuous improvement
- Process Improvement: Help develop and refine project management procedures to enhance quality control, reduce risks, and improve efficiency
- Career Growth: This role is designed to evolve, with opportunities to take on greater leadership and strategic responsibilities as we scale
What You’ll Bring
- Estimating experience, particularly in self-framing metal buildings, foam panel solutions, or similar industrial projects (preferred)
- 5+ years of project management experience in construction, steel fabrication, or metal building manufacturing
- Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high client satisfaction
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, reading blueprints, and interpreting technical data
- Proficiency in project management software, Excel, and estimating tools (ERP experience an asset)
- Basic accounting skills and comfort managing budgets and profitability analyses
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence decision-making and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal teams
- Organized, proactive, and able to make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Technical diploma, engineering degree, in structural or mechanical discipline
- PMP an asset
We Love It Here, You Will Too
- Impact: Build more than projects, build lasting relationships, innovative solutions, and a legacy of excellence
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Extended benefits including health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
- On-the-job training to provide a solid foundation and confidence in your work
- Access to over 175 personal development courses
- An open-door culture that values your input
- Fun social events throughout the year
- Employee-Family Assistance Program to support your well-being
- An inclusive, ego-free environment where diversity of people and thought is valued
- Be part of a team building innovative, energy-efficient structures shaping the future of industrial and commercial construction
Our Shared Values
- Quality products delivered with outstanding customer service
- Continuous improvement – every day a fraction better
- Fair & transparent
