OPEN: Mechanical Project Lead

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing agency is seeking a Mechanical Project Lead in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will manage energy solutions projects, including electric vehicle charging and sustainability initiatives. This role requires a university degree in engineering, PMP certification, and over 5 years of project management experience. The position is hybrid and involves collaboration with diverse teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Direct experience managing electrical projects involving solar, batteries, generation, distribution, or EVs is an asset.
• Experience leading construction site operations and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities from conception to operations.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project management frameworks.
• Track and report on project performance and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Technical project oversight

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

University Degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Mechanical Project Lead

Resume Due Date: Friday, August 01, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 935-005

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Intermediate / Senior

Duration: 9 Months

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Overview

As a contract employee for approximately 9 months, this role will report to the Head of Project Management. The Project Lead will be part of a team developing energy solutions for large business and institutional customers including electric vehicle charging, battery storage, solar PV, and power generation. This role will oversee mechanical and electrical upgrades, including transformer installations, switchgear upgrades, and integration with existing electrical infrastructure. They will manage HVAC unit replacements, specifically transitioning from gas-fired to electric heating systems for sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management activities from conception through to operations, including front-end planning and project controls in accordance with Project Management governance.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Support Project Development team with initiatives as appropriate.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with commercial and project management frameworks.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Follow project controls processes to manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs.
• Track and report on project performance, status, schedules, and budgets. Support project conception and assist in investigating growth opportunities that maximize value for clients and support our client’s commercial objectives.
• Assist the Project Development team in maintaining project requirements, supporting delivery of highly complex projects.
• Maintain relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain close liaison with field construction contractors and customer site representatives to ensure successful project execution during construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Manage third-party contractors to ensure alignment on design, schedules, costing, and other related issues, including involvement in procurement.
• Create and review project schedules with the customer and project team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets and maintain project profitability.
• Review cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for variances, and take corrective actions when required.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks and suggest strategies to proactively overcome challenges.
• Maintain close liaison with field construction forces and operations.
• Visit various site locations, manufacturers, and suppliers as required.
• Optimize internal processes to improve efficiency.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Degree in Engineering or related field.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Direct experience managing electrical projects involving solar, batteries, generation, distribution, or EVs is an asset.
• Experience leading and overseeing construction site operations, system commissioning activities, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Technical knowledge of EV charging, battery storage, and other electrical equipment.
• Self-initiated and intellectually curious, with a strong interest in electrification.
• Enjoys interacting and collaborating with clients, vendors, and diverse teams.