Mechanical Project Manager in Vancouver

My client is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their successful and growing team in Vancouver. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex mechanical construction projects to take on a key role within a well-established and highly regarded organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical scope of major new-build projects, working closely with site teams, consultants, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

About the Company: My client is a well-established, full-service mechanical contractor with more than 40 years of experience operating across British Columbia. They have built a strong reputation for delivering technically complex projects across a diverse range of sectors, including high-rise residential, P3 design-build, commercial, institutional, and large-scale ICI new builds. With a strong pipeline of work and an established project team, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that offers long-term stability, a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to work on significant projects across the Lower Mainland.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee the mechanical scope of assigned projects, ensuring delivery safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from pre-construction and planning through to commissioning, completion and close-out.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cash flow and cost control, monitoring labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Oversee contracts, change orders and commercial documentation, ensuring changes are accurately priced, approved and incorporated into project plans.
• Coordinate RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, procurement and other project documentation.
• Work closely with General Contractors, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to maintain clear communication and accountability.
• Coordinate with other MEP trades to ensure mechanical systems are properly integrated with the wider project.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues and ensure work meets project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential delays, cost overruns and technical challenges.
• Support estimating, take-offs, tender preparation and bidding activities for future projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior Project Managers, supporting the development of the wider team.
• Carry out other project management duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the North American construction industry.
• Ideally 5–10 years of relevant experience within mechanical construction.
• Proven experience delivering complex new-build projects across commercial, institutional, high-rise or similar sectors.
• Experience delivering at least one new-build project valued at $30M+.
• Previous experience with a full-service mechanical contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction, project scheduling, cost control and contract administration.
• Mechanical trade, diploma or post-secondary education is an asset but not essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to manage budgets, assess project risks and maintain overall project performance.
• Comfortable working closely with site teams and undertaking regular site visits.

Compensation:

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• 3–4 weeks of paid vacation.
• RRSP matching.
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Gas card.
• Opportunity to deliver large-scale, technically complex projects.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and highly regarded BC mechanical contractor.