Senior Mechanical Project Leader – Ottawa

Modern Niagara; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Health benefits

Health spending account

Parental leave top up

Vacation

Community day

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Modern Niagara in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple mechanical construction projects, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and coordinate with foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver on time and on budget.

You will read mechanical drawings, oversee safety/quality, and foster strong client relationships while advancing Modern Niagara’s standards and growth in the Ottawa region.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical construction drawings and documents.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, costs, and budgets.
• 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.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain Government Security Clearance.

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 and subcontractors.
• 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.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relationships

Reading drawings

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Construction Management / Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Modern Niagara in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple mechanical construction projects, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and coordinate with foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver on time and on budget.

You will read mechanical drawings, oversee safety/quality, and foster strong client relationships while advancing Modern Niagara’s standards and growth in the Ottawa region.