Senior Project Manager

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

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Ottawa! The Project Manager oversees multiple mechanical construction projects in the Ottawa area, managing budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery. This role works closely with foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve financial and operational goals while maintaining strong client relationships.

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 and repeat business.

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 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.

Must-haves:

• 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.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience overseeing manufacturing project lifecycles.
• Strong financial acumen and decision-making skills.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain Government Security Clearance.

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90,000 - $120,000.

• 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. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

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.