Senior Capital Project Manager

Job summary

Lead capital projects ranging from $50,000 to over $5 million, from scope definition through commissioning and start-up. Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, budgets, schedules, and scope changes while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on concurrent projects and capital planning.

Job details

Senior Capital Project Manager – Manufacturing (Engineering) Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the food processing industry? Do you have a passion for engineering and project management? Are you looking to be part of a vibrant community with long summers and milder winters? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team! Located in beautiful Leamington, Ontario, Highbury Canco Corporation is a wholly Canadian-owned and operated, industry‑leading food and beverage manufacturer, operating one of the largest and most integrated food manufacturing facilities in the country. From its 1.6 million‑square‑foot facility, Highbury produces iconic, nationally recognized brands as well as innovative private‑label products, partnering with major customers across retail, foodservice, and industrial markets. With end‑to‑end capabilities spanning R&D, high‑speed automated production, quality assurance, warehousing, and logistics under one roof, the company offers employees the opportunity to work at true national scale. Highbury Canco is known for long‑term stability, continuous investment in modern technology, and a strong commitment to developing talent through training, apprenticeships, and internal promotion—making it an exciting place to build a meaningful and lasting career in advanced food manufacturing. https://www.highburycorp.com/ https://www.leamington.ca/en/discover/aboutleamington.aspx What You’ll Do Lead capital projects ($50K–$5M+) from scope definition through commissioning and start-up Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors in an active production environment Oversee budgets, schedules, and scope changes across multiple concurrent projects Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams Support capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For 3–5+ years leading capital or engineering projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience managing projects from design through commissioning and operational handover Strong contractor/vendor management experience Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with competing priorities Engineering degree required (P.Eng preferred) Note: This role is not suited for candidates with only project coordination, IT project management, or construction-only experience. Why Join Us Large-scale, complex manufacturing environment with meaningful project impact Competitive compensation and benefits Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence Collaborative engineering and operations team If you are interested in leading impactful capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. 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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy that the employer currently intends to fill.

What you’ll do

Lead capital projects ranging from $50,000 to over $5 million, from scope definition through commissioning and start-up. Manage contractors, consultants, vendors, budgets, schedules, and scope changes while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on concurrent projects and capital planning.

Requirements

Requires an engineering degree and 3–5 or more years leading capital or engineering projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment; a P.Eng is preferred. Candidates should have experience managing projects from design through commissioning and operational handover, strong contractor and vendor management skills, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Capital Project Management
• Engineering Project Management
• Project Scope Definition
• Project Commissioning
• Project Start-Up
• Contractor Management
• Vendor Management
• Consultant Management
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Scope Change Management
• Capital Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operational Handover

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage