Mechanical Project Manager

Pitt Meadows Plumbing; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program

Extended Health & Dental benefits

Long Term Disability insurance

Employee & family assistance program

Vehicle Allowance

Gas Card

Phone Allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead high-rise and institutional projects across the Lower Mainland. You will oversee planning, execution, and coordination with foremen, BIM teams, and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and safety.

The role emphasizes site leadership, design coordination, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Mechanical Project Manager experience.
• Experience on high-rise and institutional projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Procore.
• Strong communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and ensure project success from planning to execution.
• Develop and enforce site health and safety plan.
• Develop site-specific QA/QC, progress management, and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate with Foreman on fabrication drawings and BIM (Revit) tasks.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and procurement; report financials to Ownership Group.
• Review shop drawings and RFIs; manage design coordination as needed.
• Communicate with stakeholders and lead project meetings.
• Coordinate sub-trades and ensure scope aligns with documents.
• Produce monthly progress draws and maintenance manuals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Self-management

Technical proficiency

Team player

Strong work ethic

Communication

English fluency

Legally entitled to work in Canada

PM experience in Plumbing/Mechanical

Education

Formal project management education

Plumbing training asset

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

AutoDesk

Procore

Trimble

Job description

Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems has been a leader in the industry for over 40 years. We specialize in prefabrication, modular systems, and the installation of large-scale residential, commercial, institutional, educational, and medical design-build plumbing and mechanical projects.

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join our team at one of our projects across the Lower Mainland. We are seeking a professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in project management for high-rise and institutional projects.

If you are looking for a great company to build your career with, with tons of growth opportunities, that thrives on innovative design and cutting-edge technology, then PMP is for you!

We offer:

• A competitive compensation package
• Employer-paid Extended Health & Dental benefits package
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee & family assistance program
• Group RRSP program
• Opportunities for continuous education
• Vehicle Allowance + Gas Card
• Growth opportunities
• Respectful work environment

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of their assigned project(s), including the planning, management, and execution of a project.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Manager will:

• Lead by example; lead the project team by taking responsibility for each assigned project
• Establish and communicate project expectations and goals to other team members
• Be responsible for understanding the scope of work and contractual agreements for each project
• Develop and implement a site-specific document control system
• Develop with the site Foreman a logical Format for Procore that is familiar and comprehensive to the onsite staff
• Partner with the Mechanical Foreman to develop, implement and enforce a site-specific health and safety plan
• Partner with the Mechanical Foreman to develop and implement a site-specific QAQC, Progress Management and Commissioning Plan
• Act as the primary liaison with the project stakeholders, building a strong, trusting relationship with the client and key stakeholders. Provide guidance to stakeholders as needed
• Produce an overall project schedule, highlighting critical path activities. Enforce schedule deadlines throughout the project
• Assist with design coordination as needed
• Review and approve shop drawings and RFI’s
• Identify and mitigate project risk continuously
• Procure sub-trades, vendors, materials and equipment in accordance with the project documents
• Manage large equipment delivery logistics, including hoisting plans, or ensure that it is done by others
• Attend project meetings as required
• Depending on the size of the project, lead the Revit team or BIM Manager to produce fabrication drawings and pre-fabrication designs and drawings.
• Manage and track all financial aspects of the project and regularly report back to the Ownership Group on financial performance
• Manage and oversee sub-trades to ensure their scope of work is in line with the project documents, schedule and QAQC program
• Manage project manpower needs in conjunction with the Foreman
• Produce and submit monthly progress draws
• Manage the development and preparation of operational & maintenance manuals, and owner training requirements
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Foreman
• Submit quotations for any additional work or changes
• Coordinate any site instructions or changes
• Be responsible for communicating Site Instructions to the Foreman (if there is no Mechanical Superintendent on the project)
• Be responsible for the coordination of the Drawings including any and all changes to the contract drawings. Drawing must be maintained in a manner that the intended changes can be comprehended by all onsite staff
• Monitor job costing and prepare reports for review by the Ownership Group
• Provide direction to the Project Coordinator
• Collaborate with other departments (HR, Accounting) to ensure that assigned projects are completed on time and within budget
• Participate in industry-specific training programs as required to build knowledge and skills
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Requirements

• Able to lead by example
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize
• Detail-oriented
• Pro-active and reliable
• Able to self-manage continuous learning and skill development
• Proficient with modern technologies.
• Team player (ability to maintain good working relationships with other personnel, including PMP employees, contractors, sub-trades, and others).
• Strong work ethic.
• Must be approachable.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be legally entitled to work full-time hours in Canada.
• Must have experience as a Project Manager in the Plumbing/Mechanical industry.

Education & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager
• Formal training in plumbing would be considered an asset
• Formal education in project management would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with AutoDesk, Trimble, and Procore products is considered an asset.

Work Conditions

• This is a full-time position
• Walking through uneven grounds on construction sites
• Navigating around obstacles on construction sites

Who are you?

• You value teamwork and consider yourself a true team player
• You represent yourself and your work with passion and pride
• You strive to do the right thing, always
• You want a challenging yet rewarding position

Compensation:

120k to 150k + 5% RRSP + 100% Employer-paid Extended Health & Dental benefits package + Life Insurance + Long Term Disability + Phone Allowance + Vehicle Allowance + Gas Card.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.pittmeadows.net/

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