Project Manager - Sheet Metal

Modern Niagara; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Defined contribution pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation

Parental leave top-up

Community day

Corporate discounts

Total compensation package

Job summary

Modern Niagara is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Ottawa-based mechanical construction projects, focusing on sheet metal and related systems. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and resources while coordinating foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results and strong client satisfaction.

In this role, you will review contracts, manage procurement, and lead project forecasting and progress reviews.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager in construction, preferably sheet metal/mechanical contracting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specs, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, costs, and budgets.
• Knowledge of sheet metal systems, fabrication, and installation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Build project budgets and manage equipment/subcontractors; handle billing and collections.
• Participate in estimating turnover, pre-construction, and post-construction meetings.
• Complete monthly financial forecasting and project status reviews.
• Attend client and construction meetings; communicate updates to teams and foremen.
• Coordinate equipment/systems commissioning and project handovers.
• Review contracts to define project scope during pre-construction.
• Maintain safety standards across all activities.
• Prepare and update WIP forecast sheets monthly.
• Conduct job site progress walks and monitor construction status.
• Create purchase orders for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Break out labor budgets and review with foremen; adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with field/fabrication teams to coordinate procurement and delivery.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Sheet metal systems

Reading drawings

MS Office

Project management

Procurement

Education

Post-secondary degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Manager oversees mechanical construction projects in the Ottawa area, managing budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery. This role works closely with foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication teams to achieve financial and operational goals while maintaining strong client relationships. While supporting a variety of mechanical projects, this position will primarily work with Modern Niagara's sheet metal business.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

Project Managers are key to delivering safe, on-time, and on-budget projects. Their leadership ensures client satisfaction, profitability, and alignment with Modern Niagara's standards, supporting long-term growth, repeat business, and the continued success of our sheet metal and mechanical operations.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve financial targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while promoting Modern Niagara's full-service offerings.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld throughout project execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build project budgets, procure equipment and subcontractors, and manage billing and collections.
• Participate in estimating turnover, pre-construction, and post-construction meetings.
• Complete monthly financial forecasting and attend project status reviews.
• Attend client and construction meetings; communicate updates to teams, subcontractors, fabrication teams, and foremen.
• Manage and coordinate equipment and systems commissioning.
• Review contracts and determine project scope during pre-construction.
• Maintain safety standards across all project activities.
• Prepare and update WIP forecast sheets monthly.
• Conduct job site progress walks and monitor construction status.
• Create purchase orders for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Break out labor budgets and review with foremen; monitor labor progress and make financial decisions as needed.
• Collaborate with field and fabrication teams to coordinate material procurement, delivery schedules, and project execution.

Must-haves:

• Post-secondary degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager in construction, preferably within sheet metal and mechanical contracting environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical construction drawings, specifications, and sheet metal shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, costs, and budgets.
• Knowledge of sheet metal systems, fabrication processes, and installation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles (asset).
• Ability to work in both office and field environments with high interaction across teams.

Nice‑to‑haves:

• Eligible to obtain Government Security Clearance.
• Experience overseeing commercial, institutional, or healthcare construction projects with significant sheet metal scope.
• Strong financial acumen and decision‑making skills.

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90,000 - $100,000.

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
• Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award‑winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award‑winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.