Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Job summary

The Senior Mechanical Project Manager leads project teams to ensure mechanical projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high quality standards. They are responsible for financial forecasting, managing labour and subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Job details

The Senior Mechanical Project Manager will encompass a wide range of duties, some of which include managing labour, purchasing, supplier and subcontractor coordination, scheduling, financial ownership of individual projects, establishing and managing client relationships. If you are a clear communicator with strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, then this position is perfect for you. Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara * Ensures successful delivery of complex mechanical projects that align with Modern Niagara’s strategic objectives. * Maintains client trust and satisfaction through clear communication and exceptional project execution. * Plays a key role in driving operational excellence and profitability across multiple projects. Key Impact / Purpose * Leads project teams to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. * Oversees financial forecasting, scheduling, and resource management to mitigate risks and maximize efficiency. * Builds strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support long-term partnerships and business growth. Duties and Responsibilities: * Actively participate and contribute in estimating turnover, and pre-construction meetings. * Support the project Foreman by developing a strong working relationship and provide project execution guidance for assigned projects. * Effectively manage the labour workforce on your respective project. * Complete detailed and accurate monthly financial forecasting reports and participate in our project status review (PSR) meetings. * Build and strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships; review contracts for scope, maintain productivity, quality, and costs and ensure the projects are completed in a manner that supports the overall strategic and operational objectives of the company. * Attend client and construction meetings as required and to disseminate the information to workforce, subcontractors, and suppliers. * Attending job site progress walks and monitoring progress and schedule. * Estimating and assisting in estimating if required. * Ensuring that Modern Niagara’s safety standards are communicated and adhered to. * Participate in project reviews to foster the continuous process improvements. Must haves: * 8-12 years experience in the construction industry in a Project Management capacity with a strong emphasis placed on Mechanical work. * Post-Secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to interpret site and building plans and specifications. * Comfortable in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a proven track record of successfully prioritizing tasks based on demand and deadlines. * Results and solutions-oriented individual in addition to having strong problem-solving skills. * Experienced with, and a willingness to train and mentor team members. * A track record that clearly demonstrates effective leadership when interacting with multiple external clients. * Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions. * Fundamental understanding of project financial controls. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work autonomously with frequent travel to site locations. * Proficient with Microsoft Office. * Design/build experience is highly advantageous. This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $115,000 - $130,000 Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including: * 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 careers@modernniagara.com [careers@modernniagara.com] 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Mechanical Project Manager leads project teams to ensure mechanical projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high quality standards. They are responsible for financial forecasting, managing labour and subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8-12 years of construction industry experience with a strong focus on mechanical work and a post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Proficiency in interpreting building plans, managing project financials, and leading teams is essential.

Benefits

• Performance based bonus opportunities • Defined Contribution Pension Plan • Flexible Health and Dental benefits • Annual health spending account • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Vacation package • Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up • Annual Community Day • Corporate Discounts

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical project management
• Financial forecasting
• Subcontractor coordination
• Supplier management
• Construction estimating
• Project scheduling
• Leadership
• Contract management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office
• Risk mitigation
• Resource management
• Safety standards compliance
• Financial Controls
• Strategic Objectives
• Industry Standards
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Solution-Oriented
• Project Implementation
• Financial Forecasting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Construction
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence
• Safety Standards
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Resource Management
• Safety Culture
• Subcontracting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Scheduling
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Teamwork
• Mobile Phones
• Contract Review

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Mechanical Project Manager
• Engineering Project Manager
• Manufacturing Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers