Senior Mechanical Project Manager – High-Rise Towers

True Mechanical; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP contribution

Extensive health and dental benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Mental health support services

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & leadership development

Team-building & company events

Job summary

True Mechanical, BC’s leading mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Towers to lead high-rise residential and mixed-use projects across the Lower Mainland. You will oversee execution, budgets, labour planning, procurement, risk management, and client satisfaction.

You will report to the Construction Manager and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver complex towers on time and within budget, while mentoring coordinators and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in mechanical construction
• Experience managing large-scale residential, mixed-use, commercial, or institutional projects
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration
• Experience with developers, consultants, and general contractors
• Leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Experience with Jonas, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tower projects from pre-construction through commissioning, occupancy, and warranty turnover.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, billing, collections, and profitability.
• Develop and execute project labour plans in collaboration with field leadership and operations teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, owners, consultants, construction managers, and general contractors.
• Lead project planning, procurement, scheduling, risk management, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and performance to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage project risks and proactively develop mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Oversee change management processes and ensure all project opportunities are properly captured and executed.
• Collaborate with VDC, Prefabrication, Construction, Operations, Safety, and Finance teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and warranty activities to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Tools

Jonas

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Construction management software

Job description

True Mechanical, BC’s leading mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Towers to lead high-rise residential and mixed-use projects across the Lower Mainland. You will oversee execution, budgets, labour planning, procurement, risk management, and client satisfaction.

You will report to the Construction Manager and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver complex towers on time and within budget, while mentoring coordinators and driving continuous improvement.