Capital Project Manager

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the food processing industry? Do you have a passion for engineering and project management? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team!

Highbury is a leading packaged foods manufacturer that produces high-quality products for customers across Canada and the United States. We are on a mission to deliver delicious and nutritious food that meets the highest standards of quality and safety. We are also committed to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction.

As a Capital Project Manager, you will be responsible for the execution and support of key capital projects across our 1.6 million square foot food processing site in Leamington, Ontario. You will work closely with key stakeholders throughout the business to plan, develop, and manage key improvement initiatives. You will also provide project definition and execution skills to capital projects of moderate to high complexity within a portfolio of ongoing projects.

This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Engineering & CI. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values your input and expertise. You will also have the opportunity to grow in your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on our company and its customers.

What you will do:

Project Execution

Manage the full lifecycle of selected key capital projects in the $50k to $5++M range

Prepare scope of work documents including design basis, major equipment specifications, and control requirements

Work with outside consultants as required to properly scope and deliver projects

Ensure the supervision, commissioning, and start-up of capital projects

Monitor financial performance of projects throughout execution to ensure budgetary performance and effective management of scope change

Project Reporting

Provide recurring reports on project status to key project stakeholders and the Highbury Executive Team

Document project outcomes, lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for future projects

Project Planning

Identify improvement opportunities and participate in developing and implementing best practices

Support short-term (1 year) and long-term (3-5 year) capital plan development

Perform other duties as required

What you will need:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P. Eng designation preferred

3-5 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience

Previous project management experience

Technical Skills

Familiarity with various industrial standards/codes (PSR, ESA, CRN, TSAA, etc.)

General knowledge of a variety of engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, process, etc.)

Knowledge of tendering process

Knowledge of risk management tools (FMEA, FEA, etc.)

Working knowledge of project management software, such as MS Project, MS Excel and SharePoint

Soft Skills

Ability to engage and have technical discussions in fields outside area of expertise

Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Technical skills with the ability to work at both the plant and corporate level

Continuously seeking knowledge and possess a growth mindset

Understand and have experience in capital project execution from scope definition to start-up

Ability to handle detailed, structured problems, identifying roadblocks to task completion.

Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt communication to specific situations and audiences

Maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders

Apply basic research, information gathering, and analytical skills to select appropriate alternatives from defined options, collect required documentation and verify conformance with standards, assess accuracy of detailed information

Why you should join us:

Company Culture

At Highbury, we are more than just a company. We are a family. We care about each other and support each other in our work. We celebrate our achievements and learn from our challenges. We embrace diversity and inclusion and respect everyone’s opinions and perspectives. We have fun together and enjoy what we do.

Benefits & Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, wellness programs, recognition programs, and more.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online with your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Highbury is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment for all our employees.