Mechanical Project Manager

Ainsworth Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RSP matching

Generous vacation

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical and HVAC projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in Calgary. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, QA/QC, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure compliance with codes and contract requirements.

As a senior member of the team, you will mentor junior staff, coordinate cross-functional teams, and enforce safety standards while driving project turnover packages and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ project management experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of commercial/institutional mechanical systems and relevant codes (ABSA, B31.5, B52, Alberta codes).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and teams.
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Excel, and construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of mechanical construction: HVAC, plumbing, hydronic heating, refrigeration, and retrofit projects (planning, scheduling, commissioning, closeout).
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and field staff; provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Review drawings, specifications, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration, including change orders and RFIs.
• Act as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and resolving project issues.
• Provide technical oversight, ensuring QA/QC standards, proper system operation and documentation accuracy.
• Promote and enforce safety standards through site visits and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting, including progress updates and turnover packages.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

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 Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, control, and completion of mechanical and HVAC projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. The successful candidate will manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, quality control, and client communication while ensuring full compliance with company standards, provincial codes, safety policies, and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of mechanical construction: HVAC, plumbing, hydronic heating, refrigeration, and retrofit projects (planning, scheduling, commissioning, closeout)
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and field staff; provide mentorship to junior team members
• Review drawings, specifications, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Manage budgets, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration, including change orders and RFIs
• Act as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and resolving project issues
• Provide technical oversight, ensuring QA/QC standards, proper system operation and documentation accuracy
• Promote and enforce safety standards through site visits and compliance monitoring
• Maintain project documentation and reporting, including progress updates and turnover packages

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ project management experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of commercial/institutional mechanical systems and relevant codes (ABSA, B31.5, B52, Alberta codes)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and teams
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Excel, and construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Journeyman/Red Seal certification in a mechanical trade
• PMP or formal project management training
• Experience with estimating, takeoffs, and QA/QC processes

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

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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! Join us…. Make a difference.