Senior Project Manager - Building Mechanical Electrical Systems

Morson Group; Ottawa, Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group in Canada seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major building mechanical and electrical projects, including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, for government/military facilities. Hybrid role based in Ottawa or Montreal, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams and overseeing budgets, schedules and risk management.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, is an OIQ member in good standing, and demonstrates 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Member in good standing with the OIQ.
• 8+ years of experience in building mechanical engineering.
• Proven engineering project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Experience in institutional or government projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in French with the ability to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Oversee the design of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and risks.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders; ensure compliance with federal and military standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Were Hiring! Senior Project Manager – Building Mechanical amp; Electrical Systems | Permanent – Ottawa or Montreal - Hybrid

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in building mechanical systems? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead major engineering projects supporting the Department of National Defence (DND).

This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects while ensuring technical excellence, quality, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Oversee the design of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and risks.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and military standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Member in good standing with the OIQ.
• 8+ years of experience in building mechanical engineering.
• Proven engineering project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Experience in institutional or government projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in French with the ability to work in English.

Assets:

• Experience with DND or federal government projects.
• Knowledge of Government of Canada requirements.
• Experience with critical infrastructure or high-security facilities.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Experience with BIM environments.