Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Engineer

Pretium Engineering Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Performance bonus

RPP enrollment

Shareholding opportunities

Job summary

Pretium Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Mechanical to lead HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design for municipal, commercial, and industrial projects in Ontario.

You will manage investigations, design reviews, budgets, and client relations, mentoring staff while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical writing skills with concise reporting.
• Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Effective verbal and written communication with teams and clients.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; experience with project software helpful.
• AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam are assets for design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead project investigation, design, tendering, and delivery with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection for diverse buildings.
• Maintain knowledge of building codes and standards; ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specs, and budgets; manage client/contractor liaison.
• Mentor staff and monitor project staffing, timekeeping, and invoicing.

Skills

Technical writing

Organization & time management

Communication

MS Word & Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Client communication

Budget awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

Pretium Engineering is a leading Canadian building science engineering firm dedicated to helping clients protect, restore, and enhance their buildings, structures, and mechanical and electrical infrastructure. We provide innovative, practical solutions to a diverse range of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Ontario. As a Canadian-controlled private corporation with offices in Burlington, Richmond Hill, Toronto, and Kitchener, we are proud of our strong reputation, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. Our team is led by partners and senior professionals with 10 to 30+ years of industry experience, bringing a depth of knowledge and perspective to every project.

At Pretium, we combine technical excellence with practical problem-solving. Our strength lies in understanding complex building challenges, developing effective strategies for restoration and repair, and working alongside our clients from initial investigation and design through construction and project completion. We are passionate about what we do, committed to delivering meaningful results for our clients, and focused on creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, contribute, and build rewarding careers.

Our company culture provides a meaningful career experience in a dynamic growth-oriented environment. At Pretium Engineering there are many opportunities to engage in team building social activities, from skiing in the winter to golfing or baseball in the summer. A challenging opportunity is available to candidates who want to make a difference in this fast-paced working environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, performance bonuses, Registered Pension Plan (RPP) group enrollment, and shareholding opportunities.

The Mechanical Senior Project Manager role includes:

• Managing and performing project investigation, reporting, specification and drawing preparation, tendering, project management, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers, as needed, with minimal supervision
• Leading the design of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for municipal, commercial, residential, and industrial buildings
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards
• Reviewing deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications. Reviewing for completeness and accuracy at various stages of projects from design to completion ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements
• Supporting implementation of sustainable design strategies and emerging technologies in mechanical systems
• Coordinating mechanical scope with electrical, structural, and building envelope disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
• Planning and supervision of projects from proposal through to completion
• Performing field review/testing and data collection and preparation of technical/building audits, feasibility studies or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations and repair budgets
• Providing construction administration services for designated projects and ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for projects which may include conducting onsite quality control reviewing adherence to prepared specifications
• Reviewing/overseeing work completed by others and mentoring staff that may be assigned to your projects
• Setting project budgets and monitoring project costs to ensure majority of projects managed are profitable
• Keeping all project data up to date in Ajera which includes monitoring project WIP & AR and completing monthly invoicing
• Preparing reports, specifications, drawings as required for project delivery
• Maintaining a high level of product quality; technically, grammatically and as per company master report formats
• Coordinating with the Service Area Leader to ensure project staffing needs are met
• Maintaining the assigned billable ratio for your time and accurately record working time using the company timesheet system - all timecards and expenses to be submitted in a timely manner
• Assisting with development/improvement to company service delivery processes i.e. standard reports, specifications, drawings, details, etc.
• Acting as a technical resource and mentor for engineering best practices within the team
• Participating in the knowledge sharing culture through meetings and other training opportunities

Business Development responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining/Developing existing client relationships
• Defining future needs that existing clients have for both Mechanical as well as other Pretium services
• Driving new business development relating to new clients
• Providing assistance with and/or coordinating proposals for the mechanical team
• Assisting with development of new/specialized services to better serve our existing and target clients
• Representing the mechanical team in client presentations, industry events, and proposal pursuits to position Pretium as a trusted advisor

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent technical writing skills. Reporting is to be concise, follow company report formats and be based on project specific evidence
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Effective, responsive communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other design related software is considered an asset
• Ability to recognize and understand client needs
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) with the Project Team and the client. Co-sign project documents
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of budget and schedule control, technical competence, documentation quality and physical appearance of construction work to the Client and Project Team; ensuring the client believes the fee being charged is fair and a good investment
• A valid driver's license and insured vehicle to travel to the office and project sites within Ontario. Work related mileage is reimbursed