Mechanical Project Manager

Rightway Recruitment is supporting a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in the search for a Project Manager – Mechanical Engineering to join their Vancouver team.

Our client has a strong presence across North America and provides a broad range of engineering and building consulting services, including mechanical, structural, building restoration, capital planning, building envelope, accessibility, and energy optimization. They offer a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Technical Delivery:

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering projects from assessment through delivery.
• Prepare and contribute to mechanical construction documents, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Conduct site evaluations, mechanical equipment assessments, and building condition reviews.
• Support HVAC and plumbing system design, upgrades, and repairs for existing buildings and new construction.
• Complete warranty reviews, depreciation reports, life-cycle analyses, and capital planning assessments.
• Support cost estimating related to mechanical building systems.

Client & Consultant Relations:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, building owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical guidance related to mechanical building systems.
• Develop and maintain positive, long-term client relationships.
• Represent the organization professionally at meetings, networking functions, and industry events.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide technical guidance to Project Associates and junior engineering professionals.
• Mentor team members and support their ongoing technical development.
• Collaborate with mechanical leadership to maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and industry best practices across the team.

Project Scope:

• Existing building mechanical assessments and restoration.
• HVAC and plumbing system design and upgrades.
• Mechanical equipment assessments.
• Energy improvement and optimization projects.
• Mechanical consulting for new construction.
• Warranty reviews and building condition assessments.
• Depreciation reports and life-cycle analysis.
• Mechanical cost estimating and capital planning.

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving the inspection and design of building mechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
• Knowledge of building systems, life-cycle analysis, and cost estimating within the Canadian market.
• Registered or actively pursuing registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Strong attention to detail, technical curiosity, and a collaborative, client-focused approach.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation.

Working Environment:

• Based within the client’s Vancouver Mechanical Engineering team.
• Combination of office-based engineering and project work, client meetings, and site evaluations.
• Work alongside experienced mechanical leaders, Project Associates, junior engineers, and multidisciplinary professionals.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $90,000–$120,000
• Performance-based bonus program, with total compensation typically increasing by approximately 15%.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Health Care Spending Account.
• Wellness Account.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Potential future opportunity to purchase shares in the company.
• Regular team social events.

Why This Role?:

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy while gaining exposure to a diverse range of mechanical and existing-building projects. You will work closely with experienced technical leaders, take ownership of projects and client relationships, and have a clear opportunity to continue developing your technical and leadership capabilities over the long term.

Rightway Recruitment is managing this search on behalf of our client. If you are a mechanical engineering professional with experience in building systems, HVAC and plumbing, and project delivery, we would be happy to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Please submit your resume to Rightway Recruitment. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.