Our Senior Project Managers are critical to the success of Modern Niagara's major projects portfolio. Their leadership ensures complex projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while fostering strong client relationships and driving long-term business growth. This role helps maintain Modern Niagara's reputation as a trusted construction partner while developing high-performing teams and supporting operational excellence across the region.
Key Impact / Purpose
- Lead the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects valued up to $50 million.
- Drive project profitability through effective planning, forecasting, procurement, and risk management.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, general contractors, and trade partners.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and field leadership teams.
- Ensure Modern Niagara's commitment to safety, quality, and client service is reflected throughout project execution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of project delivery from turnover through project completion and warranty closeout.
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, procurement strategies, and resource requirements.
- Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, billings, collections, and financial reporting.
- Review and administer contracts while identifying opportunities and mitigating project risks.
- Participate in estimating turnover, pre-construction planning, and project startup activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants, general contractors, and key project stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients, field teams, and senior leadership.
- Manage subcontractor performance and oversee procurement of major equipment and services.
- Review and negotiate change orders, claims, and project adjustments.
- Monitor labour productivity and work collaboratively with site leadership to achieve project objectives.
- Coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning activities, and project turnover requirements.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
- Ensure all projects comply with Modern Niagara's health and safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for future work with existing clients.
- Coach, mentor, and support the development of project teams.
Must-Haves
- Postsecondary education in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience managing mechanical construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering complex mechanical construction projects valued up to $50 million.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, construction methodologies, and mechanical building systems.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, procurement activities, and contract administration.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Demonstrated success leading project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to make sound business decisions.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout the Lower Mainland as required.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience delivering healthcare, commercial high-rise, institutional, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
- Gold Seal Certification, PMP designation, P.Eng., or related professional accreditation.
- Experience with Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), or alternative delivery models.
- Previous experience mentoring Project Managers, Coordinators, or field leadership teams.
- Familiarity with commissioning and turnover processes on large-scale projects.
Expected annual compensation: $120,000 - $140,000, based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
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 to meet the needs of you and your family.
- An annual Health Spending Account to support your overall wellness.
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance, and many others.
- Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada, within the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant's interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
