Position Title: Project Manager, Construction/Design

Job Type: Full Time

Reports To: President

Location: Kitchener

Issue Date: June 18, 2026

Company Overview – Who We Are

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 oneCanada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for twenty consecutive years , we take pride not only in our technology but in our people.

With six contemporary cold storage facilities, we have grown to becomeCanada’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.

Position Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

- 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 new 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.
- Stakeholder Communication:



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.
- Maintenance Support: 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.

Qualifications and Skills

- 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.
- PMP certification isrequired.
- Proficiencyin AutoCAD, SolidWorksor other design and modelling software;
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawingswith deep understanding ofengineering calculations (thermodynamics, heat

📌 Project Manager, Construction/Design – Kitchener (Halton Hills)
🏢 Confidential
📍 Halton Hills