Project Manager, Engineering

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Project Manager, Engineering is accountable for successful completion of various capital projects while providing technical support, guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and service issues. This position provides proactive and effective support to improve systems and processes needed to increase efficiency, visibility, and issue management. The incumbent maintains a focus on supporting Plant Managers to manage their facility plans including building repairs, construction and environmental systems. The Project Manager, Engineering will ensure productivity and successful operation of each project by ensuring improvements and production requirements align.

Key Accountabilities:

• Mange various capital projects, from concept through to commissioning including budget.
• Preparation and negotiating with vendors.
• Schedule projects, resources and monitor project timelines.
• Involved in new equipment decisions, installations, upgrades, redesigns, physical plant changes or repairs.
• Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and services.
• Ensures all outsource trades people are knowledgeable as it relates to the company's Health and Safety policy.
• Assist Plant Managers foster a continuous improvement culture in the manufacturing facilities
• Builds and maintains excellent client relationships.
• Identifies key CFIA facilities requirements for federally regulated food plants
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Is accountable and takes ownership of all tasks and projects that are engaged.
• Provide regular progress and status reports regarding technical, cost and schedule performance of projects

Requirements:

• 5-6 years of progressive experience in managing capital projects, with an Engineering Degree. Preferably P.Eng designation
• Experience working within a food and beverage industry
• Excellent negotiating skills, problem solving skills with root cause analysis experience
• Travel is required within Alberta and Saskatchewan