Project Manager

 

Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: 

 

• Career pathways that support your goals! 
• Excellent Benefits: health plan options, life insurance, paid time off
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
• Well-Being Benefits: EAP options, lifestyle Benefits, legal plan, critical illness
• Salary based on relevant experience, strengths and requirements

 

At our facility in a Cascades mill location (US-based), you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Tissue Group – Capital Investments Team as the Project Manager:

 

Key Responsabilities:

 

Capital Portfolio Support

• Support the 3‑year capital investment portfolio for multiple U.S. mills.
• Assess, prioritize, challenge, and recommend initiatives to the Capital Investment Committee.
• Ensure governance, documentation, risk management, budget management, and alignment across all investments.
• Provide strategic visibility on risks, budgets, progress, and portfolio scenarios.

Project Management

• Lead medium‑ to large‑scale industrial capital projects (typically $0.5M to $20M+) from concept to start‑up.
• Develop project charters, execution plans, procurement strategies, and cost estimates.
• Manage scope, schedule, capital budgets, resource allocation, and change control.
• Ensure rigorous cost control, risk management, and value engineering across project phases.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and in line with operational expectations.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to develop technical deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, equipment specifications).
• Support equipment and technology selection to optimize performance, safety, energy efficiency, and reliability.
• Validate CAPEX estimates and challenge design assumptions constructively.
• Implement engineering and asset‑management best practices.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead or support RFP preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract recommendations.
• Manage engineering, construction, and equipment supply contracts.
• Oversee fabrication, logistics, site installation, and major equipment deliveries.

Field Execution & Commissioning

• Oversee on‑site construction activities to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, internal teams, and operational partners.
• Lead commissioning and transition to operations.
• Conduct post‑project reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, finance, procurement, and environmental.
• Prepare and present project status updates, financial analyses (ROI, NPV), and risk assessments to leadership teams.
• Maintain strong communication and documentation practices.

Travel

• Occasional travel to U.S. mills and supplier locations is required.
• On‑site presence may be necessary during construction phases and planned shutdowns.

 

Bring out the best in yourself!

 

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission. You too, put forward your strengths:

 

Experience and Requirements :

 

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• Professional designation (P.Eng or equivalent) ― strong asset.
• PMP certification — asset.
• A combination of edu