Position Title: Project Manager, Construction/Design Job Type: Full Time For more than five decades, Conestoga Cold Storage Limited has been committed to serving customers across Canada and around the world with reliability and innovation. As a privately owned third-party cold storage company and one Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for twenty consecutive years , we take pride not only in our technology but in our people. With six modern cold storage facilities, we have grown to become Canada’s second-largest service provider in our industry.

Our global reputation for excellence in automation and robotics reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering world-class service. With demonstrated expertise in mechanical design and a deep understanding of design tools, the incumbent will work in a project manager capacity to collaborate closely with construction crews/vendors, structural engineers, refrigeration technicians and operational leadership to deliver energy-efficient, safe, and code-compliant cold storage solutions across both building, maintenance and construction projects. This position is primarily based in the on-site and requires a hands-on approach as needed to support site activities,maintainquality standards, and uphold the company’s professional standards and reputation.

Overall Project Management: Overseeend to end project, includingboth building andconstruction projectactivities,making decisions toremainon-time and on-budget,identifyand mitigate project risks,and delivery of project outcomes according to specifications/codes.

Team Leadership: Oversee project team, providing guidance on day-to-day accountabilities and mentoring team members, fostering their growth and development.

Project Planning & Development: Provide concept drawings of building additions, extensions, and recent builds (greenfield), define project scope,deliverables,permitapprovals,schedulesand budgets.

Procurement & Contract Management:



Prepare tender documents and bid packages;solicitand evaluate contractor and supplier bids,negotiate contracts and manage agreementsandtrack procurement schedules and deliveries.

Resource& ScheduleManagement: Develop project schedules, coordinatingsequencing oftrades, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers,monitorprojectprogress against schedule.

Budget & Cost Control: Manage project spend, including change orders,invoicingand payments, andforecastingproject costs and cash flow;identifyand mitigate budget risks.

Quality Control & Assurance: Establishquality standards and procedures, conductreviewsand manage deficiencies, warrantyissuesand corrective actions to ensure compliance with projectspecifications. Managepositive and proactiverelationships withclients,municipalities,utilitiesand regulatory agencies, addressing concerns.Lead project meetings and progress reviews/report outs.

Project Closeout: Coordinate inspections and occupancy approvals,maintainas-built drawings and operation manuals,ensure all contractual obligations are completedand conduct project reviews and lessons learned sessions. Provide supportandexpertisetoMaintenanceteam and projects as needed.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety: In collaboration with the site supervisor, ensure all projects and designscomply withCanadian safety standards, OSHA regulations,environmentalregulationsand building codes; coordinate safety orientations and investigate incidents and conduct inspections and site audits.

Key Performance Indicators: include, schedule and budget adherence,



safety performance, client satisfaction, change order management, risk mitigation effectiveness and quality,productivityand efficiency metrics. Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management, specifically withinthe construction,industrial refrigeration, food/beverage processing, or cold storage warehousing. Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, orBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with Certified Engineering Technologist designation or equivalent.

Proficiencyin

AutoCAD, SolidWorksor other design and modelling software; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawingswith deep understanding ofengineering calculations (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics)and the physical industrial refrigeration systems and material handling systems. Demonstratedknowledge ofbuilding codes,piping codes,construction procedures, regulations, and safety standards, specific to the industrial refrigeration and cold storage warehousing industry. Strong leadership and team management skills. 8.5hour day shift ~ Monday to Friday ~ Language Requirements ~ French notrequired Primarily based in Halton Hills, Ontario [note:construction sites could be any of our three Ontario locations – ability to work at all three may be a future requirement] On-site position, five days per week This is a publicly advertised posting for a new position within our organization.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement Conestoga Cold Storage is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidatesparticipatingin all aspects of the selection process.

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