Rightway Recruitment is supporting a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in the search for a Project Manager – Mechanical Engineering to join their Vancouver team.
Our client has a strong presence across North America and provides a broad range of engineering and building consulting services, including mechanical, structural, building restoration, capital planning, building envelope, accessibility, and energy optimization. They offer a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Technical Delivery:
- Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering projects from assessment through delivery.
- Prepare and contribute to mechanical construction documents, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
- Conduct site evaluations, mechanical equipment assessments, and building condition reviews.
- Support HVAC and plumbing system design, upgrades, and repairs for existing buildings and new construction.
- Complete warranty reviews, depreciation reports, life-cycle analyses, and capital planning assessments.
- Support cost estimating related to mechanical building systems.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, building owners, and other project stakeholders.
- Attend client meetings and provide technical guidance related to mechanical building systems.
- Develop and maintain positive, long-term client relationships.
- Represent the organization professionally at meetings, networking functions, and industry events.
- Provide technical guidance to Project Associates and junior engineering professionals.
- Mentor team members and support their ongoing technical development.
- Collaborate with mechanical leadership to maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery.
- Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and industry best practices across the team.
Project Scope:
- Existing building mechanical assessments and restoration.
- HVAC and plumbing system design and upgrades.
- Mechanical equipment assessments.
- Energy improvement and optimization projects.
- Mechanical consulting for new construction.
- Warranty reviews and building condition assessments.
- Depreciation reports and life-cycle analysis.
- Mechanical cost estimating and capital planning.
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving the inspection and design of building mechanical systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience with HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
- Knowledge of building systems, life-cycle analysis, and cost estimating within the Canadian market.
- Registered or actively pursuing registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants.
- Strong attention to detail, technical curiosity, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation.
- Based within the client’s Vancouver Mechanical Engineering team.
- Combination of office-based engineering and project work, client meetings, and site evaluations.
- Work alongside experienced mechanical leaders, Project Associates, junior engineers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Performance-based bonus program, with total compensation typically increasing by approximately 15%.
- Health Care Spending Account.
- Wellness Account.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Potential future opportunity to purchase shares in the company.
- Regular team social events.
Why This Role?:
This is an opportunity to join an established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy while gaining exposure to a diverse range of mechanical and existing-building projects. You will work closely with experienced technical leaders, take ownership of projects and client relationships, and have a clear opportunity to continue developing your technical and leadership capabilities over the long term.