Mechanical Project Manager

Project Manager – Mechanical Construction (Retrofit)
Hamilton Region, Ontario

A leading Mechanical Contractor in the Hamilton region is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team. This company specializes in delivering complex mechanical retrofit and upgrade projects as a mechanical subcontractor across institutional and commercial facilities.

Known for integrity, long-standing client relationships, and consistent high-quality execution, this contractor has built a reputation as a trusted mechanical partner on some of the region’s most challenging projects. They are at the top of their game—and continuing to get stronger.

If you have a proven track record managing mid-sized to large non-residential mechanical retrofit projects, this role offers the stability, compensation, and professional environment you’ve been looking for.

What’s in it for you?

• Strong, salary-based compensation

• RRSP matching program

• 100% employer-paid benefits

• 3+ weeks’ vacation

• Industry-leading benefits package

• Long-term career growth with a highly respected mechanical contractor

Key Requirements

• Solid knowledge of mechanical piping installations

• 5+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Construction Project Manager (non-residential), including both field and office/project management

• Experience delivering projects as a mechanical subcontractor

• Exposure to both design-build and bid-spec projects in institutional and commercial sectors

• Strong leadership, planning and organizational abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to interpret and apply mechanical drawings and specifications

• Experience guiding estimators and project coordinators

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Advanced scheduling and time management capability

• Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical scopes from kickoff through closeout on major retrofit projects

• Attend site and coordination meetings with general contractors, clients and consultants

• Manage mechanical project costs for labour, materials, subcontractors and suppliers

• Prepare, price and track change notices and change orders

• Track submittals, RFIs, shop drawings and documentation using Jonas

• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly labour productivity

• Develop, update and manage detailed mechanical project schedules

• Ensure installations meet all specifications, codes and quality standards

• Coordinate closely with forepersons and site crews to deliver work on time and on budget

• Provide after-hours support to site teams when required, including weekend work and crane lifts

• Support field staff with drawings, specifications and material selections

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly progress billings (by the 20th of each month)

• Maintain up-to-date project financials and change order logs with Accounting and Contract Administration

• Assist Estimating when required

• Mentor and develop Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers

• Complete and oversee required documentation including site reports, safety forms (COR), inspections and correspondence

• Manage project closeout, deficiencies and turnover documentation

• Build strong client and general contractor relationships and introduce clients to the Service Department prior to project completion

• Procure materials and assets as required

• Provide regular project status updates to senior leadership

• Support other departments as needed

• Always act in the best interest of the company

Compensation

A very competitive pay scale paired with an exceptional, industry-leading benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please include a detailed project list highlighting relevant mechanical retrofit work.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity confidentially, please send your resume (in Word format) to:

davidh@harbingernetwork.ca