Mechanical Project Manager

Aplin; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plan

Car allowance

Medical and dental benefits

Pension plan after 2 years

3-4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Established Canadian mechanical contractor Aplin, with deep roots in the Vancouver market, seeks a true full-cycle Mechanical Project Manager in Burnaby to own projects from pursuit to closeout.

You will lead pricing strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage delivery end-to-end, including site visits and office coordination, driving margin and growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical construction project management background with HVAC and plumbing exposure.
• Proven experience owning estimates/quotes and project pricing (beyond simply executing construction).
• Strong business acumen, including job costing, cost vs. sell, and gross margin vs. markup.
• Experience with an established Lower Mainland mechanical contractor and a stable work history.
• Comfortable working in-office full time in Burnaby, plus site visits.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow client relationships; generate and win new work.
• Own pricing and profitability from early-stage pursuit through final closeout.
• Compile inputs into estimate/pricing sheets; ensure pricing aligns to scope, risk, and margin targets.
• Prepare proposals and quotes; present and defend pricing to customers.
• Negotiate contracts, scope, and commercial terms.
• Manage projects A-to-Z, including office-based coordination and site visits.
• Drive job costing discipline throughout the project lifecycle, including cost-to-complete forecasting and change management.

Skills

Mechanical PM

HVAC & Plumbing

Job description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

• Established Lower Mainland mechanical contractor with deep roots in the Vancouver market and a long-standing presence dating back to the early 1970s.
• Project portfolio includes a diverse mix ofnew build residential, commercial and institutional projects.
• Provides end-to-end mechanical services that blend design-build project delivery with long-term service and maintenance support for building systems.
• Works across core scopes including HVAC/refrigeration, plumbing, and building automation/controls, supporting both project execution and ongoing building performance needs.
• Known for stable teams and a performance-driven environment where strong project and client outcomes are recognized and rewarded

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is a true full-cycle Mechanical Project Manager role. You will own jobs from pursuit through closeout: bringing in business, shaping the estimate/price, quoting the customer, negotiating the contract, and managing delivery to completion.
• An in-house estimator supports takeoffs; you are accountable for overall pricing, strategy, and margin.
• The hiring manager is specifically looking for a motivated, commercially-minded PM who wants upside and will help grow market share in a more competitive environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Build and grow client relationships; generate and win new work
• Own pricing and profitability from early-stage pursuit through final closeout
• Compile inputs into estimate/pricing sheets; ensure pricing aligns to scope, risk, and margin targets
• Prepare proposals and quotes; present and defend pricing to customers
• Negotiate contracts, scope, and commercial terms
• Manage projects A-to-Z, including office-based coordination and site visits
• Drive job costing discipline throughout the project lifecycle, including cost-to-complete forecasting and change management

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong mechanical construction project management background with HVAC and plumbing exposure
• Proven experience owning estimates/quotes and project pricing (beyond simply executing construction)
• Strong business acumen, including job costing, cost vs. sell, and gross margin vs. markup
• Experience with an established Lower Mainland mechanical contractor and a stable work history
• Comfortable working in-office full time in Burnaby, plus site visits
• Nice-to-have experience includes the following:
  • Multifamily plus commercial new build exposure
  • Some tenant improvement exposure
  • Prior success bringing in work or holding a sales/BD component in a previous PM role

COMPENSATION

• Base salary range: $100,000 to $140,000
• Incentive bonus plan
• Car allowance
• Medical and dental benefits
• Pension plan after 2 years
• 3-4 weeks vacation

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.