Career Opportunities
AMBICO LTD.
Project Manager (Bilingual)
Join Our Team at AMBICO – A World-Class Manufacturer of Doors, Frames, and Windows!
Are you ready to open the door to an exciting career in manufacturing? Our dynamic and innovative door manufacturing company is looking for passionate individuals to join our team!
AMBICO is a family-owned business with a proud legacy of excellence dating back to 1955. As a world-class manufacturer of high-performance and decorative doors, frames, and windows, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining a commitment to quality, precision, and design.
At AMBICO, we believe in opening doors to opportunity not just for our customers but also for our team members. With decades of expertise and a dedicated in-house engineering team, we partner with communities, clients, and collaborators worldwide to create products that make a lasting impact. Together, we are shaping the future of Specialty doors that keep people, information, and property safe.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director, Customer Relationship Management, the Project Manager leads and coordinates projects within our manufacturing operations while also providing customer relations services. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of project planning and execution, ensuring that initiatives are completed on time, within budget in accordance with company standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical knowledge specific to manufacturing environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, execute, and finalize manufacturing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
- Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, detailing, estimating, purchasing) to ensure accurate and timely handoffs, approvals, and production scheduling.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for order inquiries, clarification, and submittals from customers. Ensure accurate and timely updates across project tracking systems.
- Develop detailed project scopes, objectives, work plans, schedules, and associated communication documents.
- Monitor order status, identify delays or issues, and work with relevant teams or customers to resolve them promptly. Maintain clear communication to ensure project alignment.
- Manage project risks, identify potential issues, and implement risk mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics.
- Managing costs and lead times associated with changes, as well as status updates in systems. Communicate with customer to ensure transparent information is shared.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations during project execution.
- Finalize documentation for completed orders, including installation instructions and shipping paperwork. Archive records according to company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiency through effective project execution.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in cross-functional roles and departments for related projects.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field AND, 2 - 5 years of project management experience or equivalent knowledge and experience.
AND, PMP designation is an asset.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain and production operations
- Knowledge of project management principles and processes
- Experience managing projects in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Experience working with project management software and updating information in the software
- Experience providing front line service to customers in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience problem solving and managing project risks for delivery of project on time and complete
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Focus: The extent to which employees know their customers (both internal and external) identifies their needs and serves them in a professional and courteous manner that is satisfactory.
- Teamwork: Working co-operatively and collaboratively with others to achieve group and organizational goals.
- Professionalism: The extent to which the employee consistently demonstrates and maintains proper workplace behaviour ethics, and values in performing job duties, interacting with co-workers, customers and general public presenting a positive image of the company.
- Adaptability: The ability to readily adjust one’s behavior and react positively to change to meet the demands of a changing work environment. Understands and appreciates different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, and changing or easily accepting changes in one’s own organization or job requirements.
- Communication: The ability to clearly deliver and receive information to communicate effectively with others in both written and spoken forms.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: The capacity to recognize, systematically clarify and define problematic situations by applying a clear, logical thought process to understand the situation, identify solution/s for their consequences and selecting /recommending the best course of action.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Extensive computer use and may involve long periods of sitting.
- Extensive mental effort to analyze information and prepare written materials.
- Significant relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
- This position is normally on site at least 3 days a week.
POSTING INFORMATION:
This is for an existing vacancy.
Annual Salary: CA$ 64,418 to CA$ 88,258
WHY JOIN AMBICO?
AMBICO offers more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with the following benefits:
Competitive Salary and Performance-Based Incentives: Your hard work and contributions are rewarded.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Ensuring you and your family are supported.
Paid Time Off and a Supportive Work Environment: Work-life balance and a team that values your well-being.
Opportunities for Professional Development and Training: Grow your skills and advance your career with us.
Work with a Team that Values Family, Tradition, and Excellence: Be part of a legacy built on trust and innovation.
AMBICO is committed to diversity and equity in our workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Women, Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Ethnic minorities, Persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, Visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce and share our values.
If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us at hr@ambico.com as soon as possible if you require any adaptive measures to support your participation. We provide accommodation to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
Apply Today!
Apply by sending your resume to recruitment@ambico.com and quote 25-14 Project Manager in the subject line. If you would like more information about this position, including the full job description, please contact HR.
Note: Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis and the position is open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us at hr@ambico.com as soon as possible if you require any adaptive measures to support your participation. We provide accommodation to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.