Senior Capital Project Manager

Highbury Canco Corporation; Leamington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbury Canco Corporation, located in Leamington, Ontario, seeks a Senior Capital Project Manager – Manufacturing (Engineering) to lead large-scale capital projects in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure seamless project delivery, from initial scope through startup and handover.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of capital/project leadership in manufacturing, a BE/Engineering degree (P.Eng preferred), and a proven

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years leading capital or engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Engineering degree required; P.Eng preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Contractor management

Budget & schedules

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital planning

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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
• 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.

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.