Mechanical Project Manager

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 120k-150k

RRSP matching 5%

Medical and dental coverage

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Job summary

My client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the mechanical scope on complex new-build projects in Vancouver. You will work with site teams, consultants, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle, reviewing contracts and changes, assisting with estimating and bidding, and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Mechanical Project Manager in North America.
• Experience managing new-build commercial, institutional, high-rise, or similarly complex construction projects.
• 5–10 years of relevant project management experience within the mechanical construction industry.
• Experience with a full-service mechanical contractor is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a new-build project valued at $30M+.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Comfortable working closely with site teams and spending a significant amount of time on site.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the mechanical scope of assigned projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction and planning through to commissioning, completion, and close-out.
• Provide technical and commercial insight throughout the project to identify potential issues early, develop practical solutions, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Develop, review, and manage project contracts and associated documentation as required.
• Review and manage change orders, ensuring changes are properly documented, priced, approved, and incorporated into project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with estimating, take-offs, tender preparation, and bidding on future projects where required.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators, junior Project Managers, and other team members, providing coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
• Conduct regular site visits and walkthroughs to assess progress, identify potential issues, and ensure mechanical scopes are progressing in line with project requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with General Contractors, Project Managers, Superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Lead and coordinate all key stakeholders involved in the mechanical scope, ensuring clear communication and accountability throughout the project.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, procurement, documentation, and general project administration.
• Coordinate closely with other MEP trades to ensure all mechanical systems are properly integrated with the wider project and that interfaces between trades are effectively managed.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cash-flow projections.
• Support the development and definition of project roles, responsibilities, and scopes of work.
• Conduct regular reviews of the mechanical and electrical components of the project, ensuring progress, costs, and reporting are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor labour, material, subcontractor, and overall mechanical costs to ensure the project remains financially on track.
• Proactively identify project risks and work with the wider team to develop solutions and mitigate potential delays or cost overruns.

Education

Mechanical education or diploma

Job description

My client is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their successful and growing team in Vancouver. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex mechanical construction projects to take on a key role within a well-established and highly regarded organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical scope of major new-build projects, working closely with site teams, consultants, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

About the Company

My client is a well-established, full-service mechanical contractor with more than 40 years of experience operating across British Columbia. They have built a strong reputation for delivering technically complex projects across a diverse range of sectors, including high-rise residential, P3 design-build, commercial, institutional, and large-scale ICI new builds.

With a strong pipeline of work and an established project team, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that offers long‑term stability, a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to work on significant projects across the Lower Mainland.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the mechanical scope of assigned projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle, from pre‑construction and planning through to commissioning, completion, and close‑out.
• Provide technical and commercial insight throughout the project to identify potential issues early, develop practical solutions, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Develop, review, and manage project contracts and associated documentation as required.
• Review and manage change orders, ensuring changes are properly documented, priced, approved, and incorporated into project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with estimating, take‑offs, tender preparation, and bidding on future projects where required.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators, junior Project Managers, and other team members, providing coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
• Conduct regular site visits and walkthroughs to assess progress, identify potential issues, and ensure mechanical scopes are progressing in line with project requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with General Contractors, Project Managers, Superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Lead and coordinate all key stakeholders involved in the mechanical scope, ensuring clear communication and accountability throughout the project.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, procurement, documentation, and general project administration.
• Coordinate closely with other MEP trades to ensure all mechanical systems are properly integrated with the wider project and that interfaces between trades are effectively managed.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cash‑flow projections.
• Support the development and definition of project roles, responsibilities, and scopes of work.
• Conduct regular reviews of the mechanical and electrical components of the project, ensuring progress, costs, and reporting are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor labour, material, subcontractor, and overall mechanical costs to ensure the project remains financially on track.
• Proactively identify project risks and work with the wider team to develop solutions and mitigate potential delays or cost overruns.
• Carry out other project management responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager in North America.
• Proven experience managing new‑build commercial, institutional, high‑rise, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Candidates from either a high‑rise or new‑build commercial/institutional background will be considered.
• Ideally 5-10 years of relevant project management experience within the mechanical construction industry.
• Previous experience working for a full‑service mechanical contractor is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a new‑build project valued at $30M+.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction, project coordination, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Mechanical education, diploma, or trade background would be considered an asset but is not essential.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Comfortable working closely with site teams and spending a significant amount of time on site.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage budgets, costs, changes, and project performance.
• $120,000 - $150,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 5% RRSP matching
• 100% employer‑paid medical and dental benefits
• Vehicle allowance
• Gas card
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale, technically complex projects
• Long‑term opportunity with an established and highly regarded BC mechanical contractor