Senior Capital Projects Manager — Food Manufacturing

Brunel; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects across Edmonton and Calgary-area sites, focusing on efficiency and advanced process technologies in the food production sector.

Responsibilities include managing multi-million budgets, overseeing design to commissioning, and coordinating with regulatory bodies to obtain permits and approvals. Travel up to 25% is expected for project delivery and site support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Chemical, Food Process preferred).
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 6 years of experience managing projects valued at $6–7 million or more, preferably in a food & beverage or pulp and paper environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of large-scale capital projects, from design through commissioning.
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, cost tracking, and vendor negotiations to ensure high-value returns.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for equipment and services within the plant.
• Work with regulatory authorities to secure project-related permits and approvals.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class solutions.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers and stakeholders to implement process technologies and efficiency upgrades.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng designation

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects across Edmonton and Calgary-area sites, focusing on efficiency and advanced process technologies in the food production sector.

Responsibilities include managing multi-million budgets, overseeing design to commissioning, and coordinating with regulatory bodies to obtain permits and approvals. Travel up to 25% is expected for project delivery and site support.