Top Benefits
About the role
Title: Project Manager – Mechanical
Location: Halifax, NS (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full‑Time
The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical to join a growing engineering team in Halifax. This is a pivotal role for an engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical building services and a track record of successfully delivering complex, impactful projects across healthcare, commercial, residential, and retail sectors.
If you’re a meticulous and collaborative leader passionate about engineering design and making a difference in the built environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects within the local community.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects from design through construction and commissioning.
- Develop engineering concepts, review designs, and manage construction budgets.
- Perform site reviews of existing installations, assess impacts, and incorporate findings into design.
- Prepare calculations, equipment selections, and review engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for completeness and accuracy..
- Maintain project schedules and budgets, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
- Serve as contract administrator when required, including review and preparation of change notices and site instructions.
- Coordinate design and construction efforts across disciplines, ensuring seamless project delivery.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, external consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support account management, including scope changes, request for additional fees, and account receivables.
- Lead internal project team meetings and external client meetings, providing engineering and project status updates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management for mechanical engineering projects within the building services sector.
- P.Eng. designation or ability to qualify within one year. Senior C.E.T. candidates with comparable experience will also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards (ASHRAE, CSA, NFPA), including provincial building codes.
- Project experience within healthcare (including Infection Control CAN/CSA Z312 and CSA Z32), commercial, residential, or retail settings is highly valued.
- Skilled in engineering design, equipment specification, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Strong understanding of construction project procurement methods and contract administration.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven record of working with internal staff, external stakeholders, and contractors.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
- LEED accreditation or experience implementing sustainable design practices is an asset.
Benefits About the Company With decades of experience delivering trusted engineering and design services across Canada, this multidisciplinary engineering firm is committed to providing efficient, sustainable, and reliable design solutions. Its collaborative approach and long‑standing reputation for quality have positioned the team as a trusted partner for clients and communities across the country.
Why This Role?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible work hours and half‑day Fridays (all year)
- Group Health Benefits Program (including Health Spending Account)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (employer and employee contributions)
- Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects across a range of sectors
About SearchLabs
SearchLabs is a leading specialist recruitment firm established to meet the recruitment needs of the Design, Construction & Property, and Information Technology industries. Established in 2010, we work with the leading companies within our disciplines across North America & the Caribbean.
At SearchLabs, we make hiring and job hunting as easy and simple as possible so you can focus on what you do best. We believe in the 80/20 rule. That 20% of companies come up with 80% of innovation in the industry, and 20% of talent do 80% of the work. We represent that 20%.
When you partner with us, your personal career goals and objectives are dealt with and represented by experienced consultants within your field of specialty. We then match you to the best opportunities that are aligned with your goals and aspirations to result in a positive and rewarding outcome.
We recognize the importance of ethics and are committed to confidentiality in every step of the process. Whether you are looking for a permanent or contractual arrangement, we appreciate the responsibility and opportunity to represent and inform you about the marketplace and the career opportunities within.
For more information, please visit us at: https://searchlabs.ca/
Top Benefits
About the role
Title: Project Manager – Mechanical
Location: Halifax, NS (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full‑Time
The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical to join a growing engineering team in Halifax. This is a pivotal role for an engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical building services and a track record of successfully delivering complex, impactful projects across healthcare, commercial, residential, and retail sectors.
If you’re a meticulous and collaborative leader passionate about engineering design and making a difference in the built environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects within the local community.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects from design through construction and commissioning.
- Develop engineering concepts, review designs, and manage construction budgets.
- Perform site reviews of existing installations, assess impacts, and incorporate findings into design.
- Prepare calculations, equipment selections, and review engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for completeness and accuracy..
- Maintain project schedules and budgets, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
- Serve as contract administrator when required, including review and preparation of change notices and site instructions.
- Coordinate design and construction efforts across disciplines, ensuring seamless project delivery.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, external consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support account management, including scope changes, request for additional fees, and account receivables.
- Lead internal project team meetings and external client meetings, providing engineering and project status updates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management for mechanical engineering projects within the building services sector.
- P.Eng. designation or ability to qualify within one year. Senior C.E.T. candidates with comparable experience will also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards (ASHRAE, CSA, NFPA), including provincial building codes.
- Project experience within healthcare (including Infection Control CAN/CSA Z312 and CSA Z32), commercial, residential, or retail settings is highly valued.
- Skilled in engineering design, equipment specification, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Strong understanding of construction project procurement methods and contract administration.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven record of working with internal staff, external stakeholders, and contractors.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
- LEED accreditation or experience implementing sustainable design practices is an asset.
Benefits About the Company With decades of experience delivering trusted engineering and design services across Canada, this multidisciplinary engineering firm is committed to providing efficient, sustainable, and reliable design solutions. Its collaborative approach and long‑standing reputation for quality have positioned the team as a trusted partner for clients and communities across the country.
Why This Role?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible work hours and half‑day Fridays (all year)
- Group Health Benefits Program (including Health Spending Account)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (employer and employee contributions)
- Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects across a range of sectors
About SearchLabs
SearchLabs is a leading specialist recruitment firm established to meet the recruitment needs of the Design, Construction & Property, and Information Technology industries. Established in 2010, we work with the leading companies within our disciplines across North America & the Caribbean.
At SearchLabs, we make hiring and job hunting as easy and simple as possible so you can focus on what you do best. We believe in the 80/20 rule. That 20% of companies come up with 80% of innovation in the industry, and 20% of talent do 80% of the work. We represent that 20%.
When you partner with us, your personal career goals and objectives are dealt with and represented by experienced consultants within your field of specialty. We then match you to the best opportunities that are aligned with your goals and aspirations to result in a positive and rewarding outcome.
We recognize the importance of ethics and are committed to confidentiality in every step of the process. Whether you are looking for a permanent or contractual arrangement, we appreciate the responsibility and opportunity to represent and inform you about the marketplace and the career opportunities within.
For more information, please visit us at: https://searchlabs.ca/