Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

SSA Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Toronto who will oversee high-profile mechanical engineering projects. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring technical accuracy, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should possess a strong background in HVAC systems, with at least 20 years of related experience, ideally holding a P.Eng. designation. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of industry-related experience in engineering.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
• Mechanical and Electrical coordination experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee mechanical engineering projects.
• Ensure professional quality services across all work facets.
• Lead a project team for technical accuracy.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

HVAC systems understanding

Construction experience

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager will work on high-profile engineering projects, including new construction, building retrofits, decarbonization initiatives, and highly technical, innovative mechanical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Mechanical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity
• Analyze customer design proposals and specifications to determine cost‑effective solutions
• Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work
• Lead a project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables
• Manage a team to ensure cost‑effective, safe and timely completion of projects to meet or exceed client expectations
• Manage project activities throughout the lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success
• Work with clients to deliver the end project
• Prepare and review specification and concept reports
• Foster new business development opportunities
• Maintain and grow current business and client relationships
• Provide mentoring to technical staff, assigning duties as required
• Visit the site once under construction every 2‑3 months
• Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process
• Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status, and manpower resource utilization
• Escalate and identify the need for additional services and fees
• Assist with Shop drawing reviews as required

Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Post‑secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) an asset
• 20+ years of industry‑related experience
• Require experience and understanding of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems
• Consulting engineering background
• Strong understanding of engineering contractors, suppliers and manufacturers
• Mechanical and Electrical coordination experience
• Construction experience will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods