Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Services

GDI Ainsworth; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth seeks a Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Service to oversee mid-to-large mechanical service projects. You’ll plan, execute, and deliver while coordinating activities, schedules, resources, reporting, and governance to meet objectives.

You’ll collaborate with function leaders and field teams, track budgets and deliverables, and support change management, reporting, and compliance within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in HVAC/R and mechanical project management.
• Trade certification or PMP preferred; hospital project experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communications; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, and manage project schedules, budgets, and records.
• Coordinate with leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to support execution.
• Monitor progress, risks, and changes; prepare status reports and governance updates.
• Ensure procurement compliance and adherence to policies and quality systems.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Project coordination

Customer service

Education

Trade certification

PMP certification

Tools

Procore

Autocad

BIM360

JDE

Excel

MS Office

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

The Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Service oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium to large mechanical service projects. This role coordinates project activities, schedules, resources, reporting, and governance while supporting project and operational teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Documentation

• Maintained project schedules, budgets, proposals, cash flows, and supporting documentation.
• Managed centralized project records, including reports, timesheets, expenses, contracts, POs, and change orders.
• Prepared status reports, governance updates, risk/issue logs, and communication charts.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinated with functional leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to support project execution.
• Communicated project updates clearly to ensure alignment and continuity.
• Supported project managers with meeting logistics, agendas, and action‑item follow‑

Project Monitoring & Control

• Tracked project progress, budgets, deliverables, and quality using scheduling and control tools.
• Monitored risks, issues, and critical path activities; recommended mitigation actions.
• Reviewed consultant reports, flagged concerns, and ensured timely deliverables.
• Managed change notices, change orders, contract tracking, and project closeout documentation.

Business & Compliance

• Ensured compliance with corporate policies, procurement standards, quality systems, and HSE regulations.
• Supported finance/admin teams by reviewing quotations and ensuring procurement compliance.
• Performed additional duties as required by management.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in HVAC/R and mechanical projects management (Hospital Project Experience would be asset.) Trade certification or PMP and asset.
• Effective customer service as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; Procore, Autocad, BIM360, JDE and Excel.
• Demonstrated coordination, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work within a fast paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate field technical employees and subcontractors.

The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards:

Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility:

Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity:

An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!