Capital Project Manager
$53,700 - $89,400 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package
Are you ready to turn ambitious ideas into exceptional visitor experiences? Are you an experienced project leader who can navigate construction sites, stakeholder expectations, operational constraints, and strategic priorities? Can you bring together diverse teams, navigate complexity, and deliver results on time and on budget?
At Science North, we are guided by our North Star values of Respect, Curiosity, Accountability, Innovation, and Empathy. Our Exhibits & Projects team creates inspiring experiences and spaces that engage people with science in the world around them.
As a Capital Project Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of visitor experience renewal projects across Science North, such as science centre galleries, multimedia theatres and travelling exhibitions. Working closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, funders, and community partners, you will manage projects through their full lifecycle, from business case and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys bringing people together, solving complex challenges, and delivering projects that have a lasting impact on our community.
In this role you will:
- Lead capital projects to create unique and engaging exhibitions and experiences – from concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closure
- Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, forecasts, risk, and reporting
- Build strong relationships with project stakeholders, funders, sponsors, rightsholders, and community partners
- Work collaboratively with internal Science North teams such as STEM engagement, marketing, graphic design, technical services, and facilities
- Coordinate external consultants such as exhibit designers, architects, engineers, and graphic designers
- Coordinate exhibit fabricators and construction contractors, including representing Science North during construction activities, site reviews, commissioning, and occupancy planning
- Oversee procurement processes, contract administration, change management, and project documentation
- Prepare project reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, governance committees, and funding partners
- Champion health and safety and support Science North best practices for accessibility, sustainability, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation throughout project delivery
- Support the continuous improvement of project management practices, standards, and tools across the organization
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 2-6 years of experience managing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy
- Genuine curiosity and interest in the Science North visitor experience and high-quality exhibit development
- Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and facilitation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment
- Knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, and risk management
- Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management tools
Assets:
- PMP, CAPM certification or actively pursuing this designation
- Experience working in a science centre, museum, or cultural/tourism institution and/or developing exhibitions for the general public
- Knowledge of building codes, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and AODA
- Familiarity with grant reporting and public procurement processes
Compensation Highlights:
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Competitive salary starting at $53,700 to $89,400 per year
- Annual performance and merit increase consideration
- Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
- Pension plan following one year
- Science North annual family membership
- Onsite gym
- Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Minimum 4 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
- Free onsite parking
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.
Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario
Skills Required
- Degree or diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 2-6 years of experience managing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy
- Genuine curiosity and interest in the Science North visitor experience and high-quality exhibit development
- Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and facilitation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment
- Knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, and risk management
- Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management tools
- PMP or CAPM certification, or actively pursuing the designation
- Experience working in a science centre, museum, cultural or tourism institution, or developing exhibitions for the general public
- Knowledge of building codes, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and AODA
- Familiarity with grant reporting and public procurement processes
What We Do
Science North is a registered charitable science centre and an agency of the Government of Ontario serving Northern Ontario. It uses interactive exhibits, hands-on programs, camps, outreach, IMAX and planetarium experiences to make science engaging for families, students and visitors. Canada’s largest science centre, it also produces and distributes exhibitions and giant-screen films for domestic and international audiences through creative learning experiences.
