Mechanical Project Manager

Our client, an award-winning Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for their Halifax office. This full‑time permanent role offers a base salary of $90,000–$120,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package, health spending account, RRSP matching, employee share ownership program, and competitive vacation time. An ideal candidate is a professional engineer with a strong background in mechanical building services and a proven track record of successfully executing complex projects. The role will involve working on residential, commercial, and retail projects, including one of the largest healthcare projects in the Maritimes, and will have a meaningful impact on the local community. What You’ll Do: Assist the Principal‑in‑charge with developing system engineering concepts (e.g., design brief) and concept reports; review and manage design against construction budgets. Conduct or arrange reviews of existing installations and assess their impact on the project. Prepare all calculations and select equipment; assign tasks to designers and CAD technicians as needed. Coordinate documents with internal and external project teams (architects, interior designers, and other disciplines). Review all deliverables for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development, ensuring compliance with total quality management processes. Promote and enforce company standards related to project administration, documentation, and total quality management. Act as contract administrator for designated projects when requested by the Principal‑in‑charge or Associate Principal, ensuring timely completion of contract administration activities. Ensure the shop drawing review process occurs within project timelines. Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, set‑up of the contract administration process, and site activities. Prepare change notices or review change notices issued by the contract administration team. Track tasks to ensure they are completed accurately and within the assigned hours/fee. Respond to technical and financial queries related to the project. Keep the Principal‑in‑charge or Associate Principal informed of all changes in scope of work and prepare amendments to the contract (e.g., Request of Additional Fee—RAF) for client review and submission. Support accounts receivable processes. Ensure internal project team discipline coordination processes are complete. Prepare and monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project, including hours needed and critical data. Liaise with external consultants and vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery. Organize and attend client meetings, including delivering presentations. Who You Are: Five or more years of project engineering experience in mechanical building services. P.Eng. or able to qualify within one year. A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered. Full understanding of relevant codes and standards, with the ability to communicate requirements to internal and external teams, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction. Full understanding of construction project procurement methodologies and the ability to recommend or apply suitable methods. Experience in health‑care facilities, including Infection Control Certification CAN/CSA Z312 and CSA Z32, is an asset. Advanced working knowledge of provincial building codes, ASHRAE, CSA, and NFPA standards. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work independently. Ability to work in a complex environment, managing multiple projects and clients. Sound communication skills, demonstrated through client and staff relations. Experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordinating major projects. Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, and standards. Please email your resume to Evan Stone at estone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr