Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Services

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

US$60,000–US$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of medium to large mechanical service projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, documentation, and reporting. Communicate with project teams and stakeholders, monitor risks and deliverables, manage changes, and support compliance with procurement, quality, corporate, and HSE requirements.

Job details

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today! Job Summary: The Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Service oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium to large mechanical service projects. This role coordinates project activities, schedules, resources, reporting, and governance while supporting project and operational teams to ensure project objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Documentation Maintained project schedules, budgets, proposals, cash flows, and supporting documentation. Managed centralized project records, including reports, timesheets, expenses, contracts, POs, and change orders. Prepared status reports, governance updates, risk/issue logs, and communication charts. Coordination & Communication Coordinated with functional leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to support project execution. Communicated project updates clearly to ensure alignment and continuity. Supported project managers with meeting logistics, agendas, and action‑item follow‑ Project Monitoring & Control Tracked project progress, budgets, deliverables, and quality using scheduling and control tools. Monitored risks, issues, and critical path activities; recommended mitigation actions. Reviewed consultant reports, flagged concerns, and ensured timely deliverables. Managed change notices, change orders, contract tracking, and project closeout documentation. Business & Compliance Ensured compliance with corporate policies, procurement standards, quality systems, and HSE regulations. Supported finance/admin teams by reviewing quotations and ensuring procurement compliance. Performed additional duties as required by management. Qualifications: 1-3 years’ experience in HVAC/R and mechanical projects management (Hospital Project Experience would be asset.) Trade certification or PMP and asset. Effective customer service as well as verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications; Procore, Autocad, BIM360, JDE and Excel. Demonstrated coordination, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills. Ability to multi-task, work within a fast paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands. Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate field technical employees and subcontractors. The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others. This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Why work at GDI Ainsworth? GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following: Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request. GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 1–3 years of experience managing HVAC/R and mechanical projects; hospital project experience is an asset. A trade certification or PMP is an asset, along with strong communication, coordination, organization, customer service, and time-management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and listed project tools, and the ability to manage competing priorities and motivate field teams.