Posted 22 days ago
Assistant Project Manager / Repair Coordinator
@ Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc. is hiring a full-time Assistant Project Manager at its Burnaby, BC facility. The role manages orders from receipt through customer payment, coordinating departments and serving as the central customer contact. Preferred experience includes 2-3+ years of manufacturing project management and pump manufacturing, and an in-person interview is required.
Responsibilities:
- Manage orders and execute order changes
- Act as central customer contact for all order aspects
- Prepare progress reports and interface with internal and external customers
- Coordinate with Accounts Receivable on customer collections
- Assist with monthly order closeout margin forecasting
Requirements summary:
- Engineering bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2-3+ years project management in manufacturing preferred
- Pump manufacturing and direct tendering experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office required; SAP preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Transit support |
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Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
At our Burnaby facility we provide pump related services and products including field engineering support, hydraulic/mechanical design and analysis, pump repairs, performance testing, retrofitted/upgraded pumps, duplicate/replacement pumps, pump packages and spare parts. On site we have 5,600 m^2 covered manufacturing space including a machine shop, repair/assembly area and two pump test sites with power capabilities of up to 15,000 HP with 50/60 hertz speed.Summary:
Sulzer Pumps is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager for our Burnaby, BC facility. Within your role, you will support the Project Manager with successful full cycle completion of assigned projects; from receipt of order, confirmation of shipment, through to receipt of payment in full from the customers. As an integral member of the team, you will ensure customers receive the best service possible, through effective communication, processing of orders, and the coordination of involved departments to deliver quality products, on time, in compliance to customer specifications and company policies and procedures. The Assistant Project Manager will function independently with direction and guidance from the Project Manager.
In this role you will be accountable for, but are not limited to:
- Managing orders and execution of order changes
- Responsible for documentation submittal to customers
- Will act as client central contact for all aspects of an order
- Ensures timely communication with customer on order changes and status updates
- Prepares progress reports, and interfaces with internal and external customers
- Coordinates with Accounts Receivable on collections from customers
- Assists PM with monthly forecasting of order closeout margin
- Assists with hosting/coordinating customer visits for witness tests, plant tours, etc.
- Assists with Process Improvement tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Our Ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent education and work-related experience in a closely related field
- 2-3+ years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
- Experience with pump manufacturing and direct tendering preferred
- Ability to understand financial aspects to maximize profits is an asset
- Experience with engineered products, quality principles, and related technical knowledge
- Must have high attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work to tight timelines
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to tactfully work with internal and external customers
- Demonstrated computer proficiency; Experience with Microsoft Office Products is required; SAP experience preferred.
Location: We are based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada; if selected, must be available for an in-person interview.
If you are interested in this opportunity, with proven expertise in this position, take the next step and make the most of your skills, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
What we offer you
- Paid-time off, company-paid holidays
- Company pension contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site parking
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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