Project Manager, New Build - ICI (Mechanical)

Four Lakes Mechanical Ltd.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Lakes Mechanical Ltd. Port Coquitlam, BC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our New Build - ICI team. You will own the project, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate BIM and procurement, and communicate with field teams, estimators, and clients from award through closeout.

The role emphasizes owning outcomes, proactive problem-solving, and strong collaboration with general contractors, consultants and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ICI mechanical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, purchasing and change orders.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Solid construction scheduling and planning skills.
• Experience working with General Contractors, consultants, suppliers and field teams.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, BIM coordination, procurement and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to lead a Project Coordinator and collaborate with field leadership.
• Clear communication and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Project Startup & Planning: Take ownership of projects following award and estimating turnover.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, estimating notes, qualifications and project risks.
• Work with the project team to establish budgets, cost codes, procurement plans, submittal schedules and project controls.
• Identify long-lead equipment, schedule constraints and procurement risks early.
• Coordinate BIM, prefabrication and trade requirements before field mobilization.
• Develop the project work plan, labour plan and mobilization strategy with the field team.
• Lead the project team and support the Superintendent and field operations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with General Contractors, consultants, owners, trades and suppliers.
• Manage the project budget and forecast estimated cost at completion.
• Review project costs and financial performance throughout construction.
• Manage purchasing, subcontractor buyout and major equipment procurement.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation with the Project Coordinator.
• Identify schedule, design and cost risks early and communicate a clear path forward.
• Coordinate with our BIM team and internal trade partners to keep work planned ahead of the field.
• Mentor and develop Project Coordinators.
• Commercial & Financial Management: Maintain an accurate project budget and cost forecast.
• Complete monthly project reviews and forecast cost to complete.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings.
• Review subcontractor progress and commitments.
• Manage change orders from identification through pricing, submission and approval.
• Understand the contract and elevate commercial risks before they become problems.
• Coordination & Change Management: Make sure RFIs move quickly and that the field isn't left waiting for information.
• Review proposed changes with the field, trades and suppliers.
• Understand labour, material and schedule impacts before submitting change pricing.
• Maintain the backup required to support change orders.
• Communicate schedule or cost impacts to the client early.
• Keep drawings and project information current as changes are incorporated.

Skills

ICI experience

Plumbing/HVAC know-how

Budget forecasting

Reading drawings/specs

Scheduling & planning

GC/consultants coordination

RFIs/Submittals BIM

Procore/Bluebeam/MS365

Lead Project Coordinator

Clear communication

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office 365

BIM coordination

Job description

Four Lakes Mechanical Ltd. Port Coquitlam, BC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our New Build - ICI team. You will own the project, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate BIM and procurement, and communicate with field teams, estimators, and clients from award through closeout.

The role emphasizes owning outcomes, proactive problem-solving, and strong collaboration with general contractors, consultants and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.