Engineering Manager – Capital Projects

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Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results.

Agropur is looking for an Engineering Manager – Capital Projects to join its Bedford team.

As an Engineering Manager – Capital Projects, you will play a critical role in delivering a major capital investment project in Bedford, Nova Scotia, driving the successful execution of a large-scale, multi-year transformation initiative.

This position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of capital project delivery, engineering leadership, and operational integration, where you will serve as the technical lead and key integrator across multiple project streams. You will be responsible for ensuring alignment between engineering solutions, project execution, and business objectives, while partnering with cross-functional teams and external engineering firms.

A structured work environment:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation

• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)

• Retirement plan with employer contributions

• Salary range 007: 118 000$ to 147 500$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

This is a high-visibility role as an Engineering Manager – Capital Projects in Bedford, with direct exposure to senior leadership, ideal for a candidate who thrives in complex, fast-paced project environments and is motivated by delivering impactful, large-scale results.

• Lead the technical execution of a large, multidisciplinary capital project (building, process, utilities, automation)

• Oversee and coordinate multiple project workstreams (facility expansion, utilities, equipment installation)

• Manage and collaborate with external engineering firms, consultants, and contractors

• Review, challenge, and validate engineering designs and deliverables

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and execution plans

• Ensure alignment between technical decisions, project timelines, and overall objectives

• Support and oversee construction, installation, and commissioning activities

• Drive project performance to ensure delivery on time, on scope, and on budget

• Collaborate with engineering partners during design development and technical reviews

• Maintain a strong on-site presence during execution, ensuring effective coordination and project delivery

The expected level of standards:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline

• 7–10+ years of experience in project engineering and capital project delivery within industrial or manufacturing environments

• Proven track record successfully delivering large-scale capital projects ($20M+)

• Strong experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects

• Solid systems thinking with the ability to navigate and oversee complex technical environments

• Proven strength in project planning, structuring, and execution.

A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.