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Sheet Metal Mechanical Project Manager
Job Description
The Sheet Metal Mechanical Project Manager will play a key role in overseeing project execution, managing budgets and schedules, and leading both field and office teams to ensure successful delivery of complex mechanical construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of mechanical construction projects from pre-construction to closeout
- Manage day-to-day site operations, including Superintendents, Foremen, and Project Coordinators
- Develop, monitor, and update project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
Oversee contract administration, subcontractor negotiations, and change order management - Coordinate procurement, material release, and equipment expediting
- Ensure accurate progress billing, cost control, and overall financial performance
- Prepare and manage project documentation, submittals, and reporting
- Lead pre-construction turnover and post-construction closeout meetings
- Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, permits, and regulatory requirements
- Support tender coordination and collaborate with estimating and senior leadership
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager in mechanical construction
- Proven track record managing projects with contract values from $1M – $50M
- Experience preparing detailed project estimates, budgets, and take-offs
- Familiarity with contract delivery models such as Fixed Price, Construction Management, GMP, and Fixed Fee
- Engineering degree or CET designation considered an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Procore, Accubid, LiveCount, or similar project management software
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Comprehensive benefits package
Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Calgary Team Lead
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.