Project Manager, Mechanical Construction

Plan Group, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, Mechanical Construction in Ottawa to lead mechanical projects from planning through completion. You will work with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to deliver exceptional results.

You will oversee safety culture, scheduling, cost control, and risk management while guiding pre-construction and startup activities, subcontractor selection, and productivity planning. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of five years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing mechanical commercial and/or institutional construction projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, scheduling, cost control, change management, and construction documentation.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or progress toward one, is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera are an asset.
• Experience with estimating or change-order software such as Accubid Change Order or Enterprise Change Order is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from planning through completion, with milestones, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture and provide leadership across projects.
• Manage project schedules, forecasts, costs, and work-in-progress reporting per TIME program.
• Identify schedule risks, cost pressures, and roadblocks, and drive solutions with the project team.
• Monitor critical path activities, short-interval planning, forecasting, and progress.
• Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, including estimates, kick-off meetings, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies, risk management, and productivity planning.
• Coordinate with site supervision to monitor labour, remove obstacles, and support field execution.
• Oversee project controls: document management, change orders, equipment/material deliveries, coordination, site meetings, and progress reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop project team members through feedback and mentorship.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Accubid Change Order

Enterprise Change Order

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a proven construction Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex mechanical projects? Do you enjoy bringing teams together, solving challenges, and driving projects from planning through successful completion?

If you're energized by a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, schedule, and budget all matter, take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!

As our Project Manager, Mechanical Construction, you'll take ownership of commercial and institutional projects, leading project teams and working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to deliver exceptional results.

In this role, you will:

• Lead mechanical construction projects from planning through completion, establishing key milestones and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture, providing visible leadership and reinforcing safe work practices across your projects.
• Manage project schedules, forecasts, costs, and work-in-progress reporting in alignment with Plan Group's T.I.M.E. efficiency program.
• Stay ahead of project challenges by proactively identifying schedule risks, cost pressures, and potential roadblocks, and driving solutions with the project team.
• Monitor critical path activities, short-interval planning, project forecasting, and overall progress to keep projects moving forward.
• Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, including estimate turnover, kick-off meetings, subcontractor selection, material-handling strategies, risk management, and productivity planning.
• Partner with site supervision to monitor labour and manpower requirements, remove obstacles, and support successful field execution.
• Oversee project controls, including document management, change orders, equipment and material deliveries, coordination, site meetings, and progress reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop project team members through regular feedback, mentorship, and training.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, consultants, and trade partners, helping create successful project outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Look for opportunities to improve productivity, mitigate risk, and strengthen overall project performance.

Qualification for this role include:

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of five years of construction project management experience.
• Experience successfully managing mechanical commercial and/or institutional construction projects.
• Trade experience is considered a strong asset.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of project forecasting, scheduling, cost control, change management, and construction documentation.
• Experience with estimating or change-order software such as Accubid Change Order or Enterprise Change Order is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with experience using scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera considered an asset.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or progress toward one, is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

When you join #TeamPlanGroup, you’re not just starting a job –you’re building a career with one of Canada’s most respected contractors. Proudly recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for fourconsecutive years, Plan Group offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities for the future.

As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.

Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary –together.

For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com.

Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.