Project Manager - Cold Storage Construction & Design

CONESTOGA COLD STORAGE; Halton Hills; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga Cold Storage is seeking a Project Manager, Construction/Design to lead end-to-end cold storage projects across building, maintenance and construction activities. Based primarily in Halton Hills, Ontario, the role requires hands-on site support and collaboration with engineers, vendors and operations leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, budgeting, procurement, quality control and regulatory compliance, leveraging AutoCAD/SolidWorks to develop concept drawings

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management within construction, industrial refrigeration, food/beverage processing, or cold storage.
• Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with CET designation.
• PMP certification is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other design tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings with deep understanding of engineering calculations and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of building codes, piping codes, construction procedures, safety standards for industrial refrigeration and cold storage.
• Strong leadership, team management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project management for building and construction activities.
• Lead project team, mentoring members and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Prepare concept drawings, define scope, permits, schedules, budgets.
• Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, manage procurement and deliveries.
• Develop project schedules, coordinate trades and suppliers to milestones.
• Manage project budgets, change orders, invoicing and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards and quality controls.
• Coordinate inspections and occupancy approvals; maintain as-built drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Reading blueprints

Engineering calculations

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

CET designation

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Conestoga Cold Storage is seeking a Project Manager, Construction/Design to lead end-to-end cold storage projects across building, maintenance and construction activities. Based primarily in Halton Hills, Ontario, the role requires hands-on site support and collaboration with engineers, vendors and operations leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, budgeting, procurement, quality control and regulatory compliance, leveraging AutoCAD/SolidWorks to develop concept drawings