Project Manager, Operations Manager

Role Summary

The Project Manager oversees multiple mechanical construction projects in the Vancouver region, managing budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery. This role works closely with foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve financial and operational goals while maintaining strong client relationships.

Project Managers are key to delivering safe, on‑time, and on‑budget projects. Their leadership ensures client satisfaction, profitability, and alignment with Modern Niagara’s standards, supporting long‑term growth and repeat business.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve financial targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while promoting Modern Niagara’s full‑service offerings.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld throughout project execution.

• Build project budgets, procure equipment and subcontractors, and manage billing and collections.
• Participate in estimating turnover, pre‑construction, and post‑construction meetings.
• Complete monthly financial forecasting and attend project status reviews.
• Attend client and construction meetings; communicate updates to teams and subcontractors.
• Manage and coordinate equipment and systems commissioning.
• Review contracts and determine project scope during pre‑construction.
• Maintain safety standards across all project activities.
• Prepare and update WIP forecast sheets monthly.
• Conduct job site progress walks and monitor construction status.
• Create purchase orders for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Break out labor budgets and review with foremen; monitor labor progress and make financial decisions as needed.

• Post‑secondary degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain Government Reliability Security Clearance.
• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical construction drawings and documents.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, costs, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles (asset).
• Ability to work in both office and field environments with high interaction across teams.

• Experience overseeing manufacturing project life cycles.
• Strong financial acumen and decision‑making skills.

Replacement position. Expected annual compensation: $90,000 - $110,000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options.
• An annual health spending account.
• 24/7 confidential support through the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada.

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values:
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award‑winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara:
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity‑seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2

SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier‑free hiring process.

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We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.