Project Manager - Mechanical at Ainsworth Inc

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today!

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, control, and completion of mechanical and HVAC projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. The successful candidate will manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, quality control, and client communication while ensuring full compliance with company standards, provincial codes, safety policies, and contract requirements

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, hydronic heating, refrigeration, and retrofit projects from award through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project plans, schedules, manpower forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Work closely with internal labour managers to ensure schedules and manpower forecasts are on track.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, field supervisors, and trades.
• Coach and mentor Project Coordinators/Jr Project Managers and Foreman.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and change documents.
• Ensure compliance with ABSA, B31.5, B52, and Alberta Plumbing and Building Code requirements.
  
  

Financial & Contract Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, labour tracking, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Manage procurement of equipment and materials.
• Evaluate and prepare change orders, RFIs, site instructions, and progress claims.
• Review contract terms and ensure compliance with scope and schedule.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements and performance.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and general contractors.
• Provide communication, updates, and problem-solving support.
• Address design conflicts, field issues, and schedule constraints.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
  
  

Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• Support field teams with technical guidance and startup coordination.
• Review shop drawings, O&M manuals, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure projects follow Ainsworth’s QA/QC program.
• Validate equipment selections and mechanical system operation.
  
  

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce Ainsworth and client safety policies.
• Conduct site visits and hazard assessments.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with provincial health & safety regulations.
  
  

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project files including RFIs, submittals, QA/QC forms, commissioning reports.
• Prepare progress reports for internal and client use.
• Support preparation of turnover packages, O&M manuals, and warranty closeout.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 5-10 years of project management experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of commercial/institutional mechanical systems.
• Understanding of ABSA, B31.5, B52, and Alberta Building/Plumbing Code.
• Ability to manage budgets, manpower, subcontractors, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Procore (or similar).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred

• Journeyman tickets in a mechanical trade. Red Seal ticket.
• PMP or project management training.
• Experience with estimating or mechanical takeoffs.
• Experience with QA/QC procedures, both with ABSA and with project execution.
  
  

Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)?

Benefits

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.