Ainsworth
Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Services
Junior Project Manager who plans, executes, and delivers medium-to-large mechanical/HVAC-R service projects — coordinating schedules, budgets, project records, reporting, and stakeholders. Day-to-day work uses MS Office, Excel, Procore, AutoCAD, BIM360, and JDE, with hybrid work options where applicable.
- Compensation
- CA$60K–CA$80K / yr
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 1-3 years' experience in HVAC/R and mechanical projects management
- Effective customer service and verbal/written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office applications; Procore, AutoCAD, BIM360, JDE and Excel
- Coordination, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands
- Ability to mentor and motivate field technical employees and subcontractors
Nice to have
- Trade certification or PMP
Full description
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 GDI Ainsworth team today!Job Summary:
The Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Service oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium to large mechanical service projects. This role coordinates project activities, schedules, resources, reporting, and governance while supporting project and operational teams to ensure project objectives are achieved
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Documentation
- Maintained project schedules, budgets, proposals, cash flows, and supporting documentation.
- Managed centralized project records, including reports, timesheets, expenses, contracts, POs, and change orders.
- Prepared status reports, governance updates, risk/issue logs, and communication charts.
Coordination & Communication
- Coordinated with functional leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to support project execution.
- Communicated project updates clearly to ensure alignment and continuity.
- Supported project managers with meeting logistics, agendas, and action‑item follow‑
Project Monitoring & Control
- Tracked project progress, budgets, deliverables, and quality using scheduling and control tools.
- Monitored risks, issues, and critical path activities; recommended mitigation actions.
- Reviewed consultant reports, flagged concerns, and ensured timely deliverables.
- Managed change notices, change orders, contract tracking, and project closeout documentation.
Business & Compliance
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies, procurement standards, quality systems, and HSE regulations.
- Supported finance/admin teams by reviewing quotations and ensuring procurement compliance.
- Performed additional duties as required by management.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience in HVAC/R and mechanical projects management. Trade certification or PMP and asset.
- Effective customer service as well as verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications; Procore, Autocad, BIM360, JDE and Excel.
- Demonstrated coordination, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work within a fast paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.