Project Manager - Mechanical (BAIG)

Smith-Andersen-; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

ESOP

Paid time off

Community events

Job summary

Smith + Andersen in Toronto is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead end-to-end building projects within the BAIG team. You will guide design through construction, balancing scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with clients and consultants.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical building services, experience with AutoCAD MEP, and a professional designation is a plus. This role offers a strong market salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow as a project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience in mechanical building services.
• Experience with AutoCAD MEP.
• Experience coordinating cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, structural, etc.).
• LEED certification / experience is a plus.
• Strong client relations and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, coordinating consultants, vendors, and procurement to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Manage project budgets and fees by tracking labour against scope and controlling costs.
• Provide technical and project direction to design teams and staff.
• Ensure deliverables meet codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Lead construction-phase activities including site reviews and issue resolution.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to align design and scope.
• Maintain strong client relationships and present recommendations clearly.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Mechanical building services

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng / CET asset

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Job description

Position:Project Manager - Mechanical (BAIG)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Id:635

# of Openings:1

Role: Project Manager – Mechanical (BAIG)

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

Join Smith + Andersen as a Mechanical Project Manager in the BAIG (Building Assessment and Improvements Group) team at our Toronto office and take meaningful ownership of projects from design through construction. You will lead projects end-to-end, balancing scope, schedule, and budget while working closely with clients and project teams to guide each phase effectively. Applying sound professional judgement, you will manage risk and navigate complex challenges while building strong client relationships. This role is well suited to individuals who are eager to grow as confident project leaders and take pride in delivering well-executed work.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Wide variety of community and social events

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, coordinating consultants, vendors, and procurement to achieve scope, schedule, and quality objectives, while partnering with senior leadership to support client meetings and address project issues.
• Manage project budgets and fees by tracking labour against scope, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation, while monitoring financial performance and escalating risks as required.
• Lead and manage project teams by confirming appropriate staffing, setting expectations, and driving performance, while providing technical and project direction based on client and stakeholder input.
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of project deliverables produced by the team.
• Lead construction-phase activities, including site reviews and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with contract documents, design intent, and project objectives.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination by planning and facilitating meetings that align internal teams, resolving cross-discipline scope gaps, and support an integrated design.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements, and support quality review processes prior to submission.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Present recommendations and communicate technical information clearly to support informed decision-making.

Who You Are:

• Possess five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services including working on mechanical retrofit projects and mechanical system upgrade projects (chiller plants, boiler plants, ventilation systems, fire protection, plumbing/drainage systems, generator and fuel oil systems).
• Experience in mechanical assessments, reports and building condition surveys.
• Experience working as a prime consultant (coordinating consultant teams (electrical, structural etc.), preparation of tender packages (instruction to bidders, bid forms), leading bidders meetings, bid reviews/recommendations, preparation of CCDC documents, preparation of certification of payments, holdback release, change orders, permit applications)
• Experience with AutoCAD MEP
• Experience in mentoring and/or leading a team of designers/CAD teams.
• Professional designation would be considered an asset (P.Eng., C.E.T) or working towards attain it.
• LEED certification / experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards.
• Proven the ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.