Project Manager

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

At Atlantica, a member of The Cahill Group of companies, we execute commercial and industrial construction projects and services in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We’re looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In this role, you will be at the forefront in driving groundbreaking projects to success. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Your leadership and expertise in project execution will be instrumental to our continued success.

This Might Be The Right Fit For You If

You have experience in commercial construction and technical knowledge in the Mechanical discipline
You have three to Five years of Project Management experience.
Communication is a strength of yours, including effective writing skills which produce professional quality material.
You can work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
You have excellent problem-solving skills and take a positive, solution-oriented approach.

In addition to the above, we would consider having multi-discipline knowledge and experience and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification an asset.

What will you do as a Project Manager with Atlantica?

You will work closely with and report directly to the Operations Manager. Within this exciting and collaborative environment, you will:

Execute, monitor, and oversee all aspects (including safety, quality, commercial and technical) of assigned projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
Support the pursuit of potential projects, including assisting in estimate preparation and bidding.
Develop an execution plan and schedule for each project.
Facilitate comprehensive risk identification and risk management before and during project execution.
Foster open and trusting client relationships to ensure collaborative project delivery aligned with client requirements.
Ensure all required materials, equipment and craft personnel are on site within established schedule and budget constraints.
Supervise project teams consisting of craft and staff personnel.
Produce regular project reports and dashboard summaries and maintain registers for shop drawings, change orders, RFIs, etc.
Prepare and manage the change process, ensuring timely approvals of all changes to project scope and schedule.
Be responsible for promoting a culture of health, safety and environmental accountability and actively contribute to Cahill’s objective of zero lost-time accidents.
Identify any unique safety hazards at project start and as site conditions change, collaborate with HSE Advisors to develop and implement action plans.
Foster a productive and respectful environment for all staff and craft personnel.

Why should you join Atlantica?

Summer Hours & Flexible Working Arrangements
Competitive Compensation
Pension Matching & Cost-Shared Benefits
Company funded Professional Development

More About Atlantica

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

Job Details

Permanent, full-time
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. If you feel as though you can express some key qualities as noted in the above posting, please apply in confidence by clicking “apply now” below. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Responsibilities

Manage assigned mechanical construction projects across safety, quality, commercial, and technical requirements to deliver them safely, on time, and within budget. Coordinate project plans, schedules, resources, risks, client relationships, reporting, scope changes, and project team performance while promoting health, safety, and environmental accountability.

Requirements

Candidates should have commercial construction experience, mechanical technical knowledge, and three to five years of project management experience. Strong written and verbal communication, the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and a positive, solution-oriented approach are expected; multidisciplinary experience and PMP certification are assets.

Skills

Mechanical Construction
Project Management
Project Execution
Project Scheduling
Risk Management
Budget Management
Cost Estimation
Bidding
Team Supervision
Change Management
Project Reporting
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
Quality Management

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements
Competitive Compensation
Pension Matching
Cost-Shared Benefits
Company-Funded Professional Development

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Keywords

Mechanical Construction
Commercial Construction
Industrial Construction
Project Management
Project Execution
Project Planning
Project Scheduling
Risk Identification
Risk Management
Cost Estimation
Bidding
Budget Management
Client Relationships
Subcontractor Coordination
Supplier Coordination
Quality Management
Health and Safety
Environmental Accountability
Change Orders
RFIs
Shop Drawings
Project Reporting
Dashboard Summaries
Craft Personnel
PMP Certification
Mechanical Discipline

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