Project Manager - Mechanical

Black & McDonald Limited•Vancouver, BC

7d•CA$90,000 - CA$105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s BC team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Mechanical Project Manager position is located in Vancouver, BC. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead complex mechanical projects within the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction sector. From HVAC and plumbing systems to process piping and mechanical retrofits, you’ll oversee projects from planning through to commissioning—ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll manage all aspects of project performance, including cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trades. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in progress tracking, resource planning, and adapting to evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A university degree in mechanical engineering or a college diploma/program in construction technology
Extensive field experience as tradesperson may substitute for post-secondary education requirements
3-5+ years of experience in the construction industry (preferably experience with commercial/institutional projects)
3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of: Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of: Project structural design interpretation
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of: Business operations processes
Intermediate user of: MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Proficient knowledge and understanding of: Construction scheduling, planning, and execution.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of: Business operations processes.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Available to travel

Nice To Haves

experience as a supervisor or field superintendent would be an asset
JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Operations and Division Managers to plan and execute mechanical projects ensuring compliance with Corporate policies
Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates to JDE (ERP System)
Oversee cost, schedule, quality, safety and contract performance on projects
Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships
Represent company on matters such as business services and union matters
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
Hire and supervise the activities of union labour, subcontractors and subordinate staff
Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk, update WIP report and correct deficiencies
Manage the implementation of Company and legislated Health and Safety Programs, including Tool Box meetings, safety procedures, and compliance to PPE
Solicit and submit shop drawings between vendors and owners for approval
Prepare operation maintenance manuals
Maintain document control as per Division standard using Procore
Material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
Co-ordinate and manage various small & large projects
Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above