PROJECT MANAGER – Major Capital Projects & Facility ExpansionLocation: Ingersoll, OntarioCompensation: $175K – $230K + Annual BonusEmployment Type: Full-Time, On-Site, PermanentReports To: PresidentEligibility: Canadian Citizens OnlyLead large infrastructure and facility expansion projects driving Canada’s defense & industrial manufacturing future.This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a large-scale, high-visibility capital expansion project that will shape the future of a key defense-aligned manufacturing site. As Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind a major greenfield/brownfield facility build(s), managing complex construction, infrastructure, and equipment installation programs under tight timelines.In this role, you’ll combine business-critical leadership with hands-on technical oversight — ensuring every phase, from tendering through commissioning, is executed to the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.Why This Role Matters- Strategic impact: You’ll lead a cornerstone project essential to the company’s long-term growth and production capacity.- End-to-end oversight: Manage all phases — design, construction, installation, and commissioning — for a new or expanded manufacturing facility.- High-stakes environment: Work within the defense industrial base supporting national and allied programs.- Executive visibility: Report directly to the President and work closely with senior leadership, DND, DoD, and major prime contractors.- Career-defining challenge: Confront complex timelines, technical constraints,



and multidisciplinary coordination — and deliver excellence.Key Responsibilities- Lead full project lifecycle management — from tendering and proposal development through execution, delivery, and closeout.- Oversee brownfield and greenfield construction projects, including site development, utility tie-ins, building modifications, process equipment installation, and commissioning.- Manage and align multidisciplinary teams (engineering, procurement, quality, operations, and construction management) to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.- Coordinate all moving parts under aggressive project timelines, balancing technical precision with on-the-ground adaptability.- Interface directly with DND, DoD, and major defense contractors to ensure performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.- Administer complex contracts and cost models (Firm Fixed Price, cost-based), ensuring proper documentation and governance.- Ensure compliance with defense, industrial, and security standards (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100).- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all phases of project execution.Required Qualifications- Canadian citizenship (mandatory).- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, ideal.- 7+ years of progressive project management experience leading large-scale capital, facility construction,



or factory setup projects in industrial or defense manufacturing.- Experience within secure, regulated, or defense environments (DND, DoD, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors).- Proven success delivering on tight schedules and high-complexity programs, ideally involving both brownfield and greenfield development.- Strong understanding of facility planning, site infrastructure, and equipment integration.- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource planning.- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.- Proficiency with MS Project, ERP systems, and project performance tracking tools.- PMP certification, very helpful.The Ideal CandidateYou’re a strategic builder and disciplined executor equally comfortable managing in office construction activities and engaging with senior executives or government clients. You thrive in environments where precision, pace, and purpose intersect. If you’ve led factory buildouts, facility expansions, or complex industrial installations and are looking to apply your expertise to projects of national importance, this is the role for you.About Us:Waterstone Human Capital is a purpose-driven recruiting and search firm specializing in connecting top talent with leading organizations across engineering, manufacturing, and related sectors throughout North America. Known for our deep industry expertise and people-first approach, we deliver thoughtful, high-impact talent solutions that drive long-term success.Better Leaders. Better Cultures. Better Results.

📌 Industrial Project Manager - C$175,000 - C$230,000 A Year (Oxford County)
🏢 Waterstone Human Capital
📍 Oxford County