Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will oversee aquatic play projects from the bidding stage through execution, acting as the primary link between customers and internal multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for defining technical requirements, managing project documentation, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards on time.

Job details

Ready to shape the future of fun? At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day. If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed. Bring complex, one-of-a-kind projects from concept to installation. At Vortex, our projects combine engineering, design, construction, and creativity to create aquatic play environments enjoyed by communities around the world. We’re looking for a Project Manager who enjoys solving technical challenges, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and seeing projects move from an idea on paper to a completed installation. Working alongside designers, technical drafters, engineers, and sales professionals, you’ll act as the link between our customers and the teams responsible for delivering each project. From the bidding stage through execution and installation, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and to Vortex quality standards. What You’ll Do Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate customer requests and determine the best mechanical and structural solutions. Assess the feasibility of product modifications and new concepts. Review project designs and customer requirements to determine technical specifications. Conduct technical studies and contribute to project cost estimates. Once a project is awarded, define the technical phases, deliverables, and requirements needed for successful execution. Manage the flow of information between customers, Sales, Engineering, Design, and other key stakeholders. Meet with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and customers to coordinate design and technical requirements. Support customers and contractors with engineering and technical questions throughout the project. Prepare and review technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality. Keep technical deliverables on schedule and within project requirements while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience. 3–5 years of engineering project management experience. Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction-related environment. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and technical drawings. Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Advanced CAD knowledge; SolidWorks experience is an asset. PMP certification and aquatic industry experience are assets. Bilingual French and English, with at least an intermediate level of English. Ability to travel to project sites when required. Proficiency in English is required for this role, as approximately 40% of the responsibilities involve regular communication with stakeholders based in the United States and Europe. Splash into fun!

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will oversee aquatic play projects from the bidding stage through execution, acting as the primary link between customers and internal multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for defining technical requirements, managing project documentation, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards on time.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and possess 3–5 years of project management experience within a construction environment. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and advanced CAD skills are required, along with strong communication abilities in both English and French.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• CAD
• SolidWorks
• Technical Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
• Blueprint Reading
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Cost Estimation
• Structural Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Requirements
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Bidding
• Construction
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Creativity
• Engineering Design Process
• English Language
• Sales
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Sales Engineering
• Technical Drawing
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists