L

Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Project Manager - Food Processing

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in engineering project management or factory projects; experience in food or manufacturing environments is ideal.
  • A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, food engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, another relevant engineering discipline, or a relevant technical diploma.
  • A thorough understanding of manufacturing production and packaging equipment in a factory environment.
  • Experience supervising construction sites and managing engineering consulting firms or contractors.
  • A valid driver's license and availability to travel to client sites.
  • Knowledge of common software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and industrial workplace risks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects in clients' factory environments.
  • Participate in defining and planning projects with clients.
  • Analyze technical needs and propose solutions suited to food-processing factory environments.
  • Provide technical and administrative follow-up on projects from design through implementation.
  • Manage requests for proposals and participate in hiring and managing external resources, including contractors and engineering firms.
  • Establish, track, and update execution schedules.
  • Establish and control project budgets and schedules, and present progress reports to clients.
  • Supervise contractors and coordinate suppliers at worksites.
  • Coordinate work execution with production, maintenance, and operations teams.
  • Prepare work permits.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and standards during installations.
  • Coordinate the installation, startup, validation, and commissioning of on-site equipment and facilities.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure deliverables comply with requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience designing manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of risk analyses.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • ASP Construction certification.
  • Knowledge of hazardous-area classifications for gases, vapors, dusts, and fibers.

About the Company

Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm with more than 340 employees that specializes in process, building, and utility design for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It serves clients globally with offices in Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Belgium, emphasizing long-term relationships as a preferred partner. The company delivers engineering services across project lifecycles—from understanding client needs and regulatory requirements to designing, coordinating, implementing, and supporting process systems, facilities, and utilities with multidisciplinary teams. Its broad geographic reach combined with sector-specific expertise helps it stay aligned with client goals and become a trusted, ongoing collaborator.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1999

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Laporte Consultants

See more jobs