Senior Project Manager, MEP & Commissioning (Contract)
6-month contract Project Manager leading on-site delivery of MEP and commissioning activities for capital construction and retrofit building projects in Ottawa.
- Compensation
- CA$90–CA$110 / hr
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8–10+ years of project management experience within mechanical, electrical, or MEP-intensive construction or retrofit environments
- Strong technical grounding in mechanical or electrical building systems through direct site-based construction experience
- Client-focused with strong problem-solving mindset and consulting mentality
- Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on, on-site coordination during complex, fast-paced construction phases
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including contractors, design consultants, and commissioning agents
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to be on-site daily as required by project needs
Nice to have
- Commissioning experience or exposure
- Existing Government of Canada security clearance (Reliability, Secret, or Top Secret)
Full description
Empowering Today, Shaping Tomorrow
We deliver complex building and infrastructure projects that drive excellence from inception to completion. Our mission is to empower our clients and teams to achieve unparalleled success by providing tailored, innovative consulting services—ensuring every project is executed with precision and impact.
But this work is about more than delivering projects—it’s about unlocking potential and creating lasting change. We foster an environment where people are supported, celebrated, and empowered to grow, learn, and achieve. Our culture fuels imagination, creativity, and bold thinking, and we see that reflected in both our work and the meaningful impact it has on the built environments we help shape.
Join us in shaping the future of capital project delivery.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with strong technical expertise in mechanical or electrical building systems to support capital construction and retrofit projects, sitting at the intersection of construction delivery and building performance. Commissioning experience is considered a strong asset.
Important: This opportunity is a 6-month contract engagement, offered on a consulting and/or fixed-term basis, and is not a permanent full-time employee position.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day project delivery on-site, ensuring strong outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
- Act as a hands-on technical point of contact for mechanical or electrical systems, providing oversight during construction, systems integration, and closeout
- Coordinate closely with contractors, trades, design consultants, and commissioning agents to ensure systems are properly installed, tested, and verified against design intent
- Support commissioning activities and documentation as needed, helping ensure a smooth transition from construction to operational use
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
- Provide clear, concise reporting and recommendations to project leadership and client stakeholders
- Support close-out activities, deficiency resolution, and handover to operations
What You’ll Bring
- 8–10+ years of project management experience within mechanical, electrical, or MEP-intensive construction or retrofit environments
- Strong technical grounding in mechanical or electrical building systems, gained through direct site-based construction experience
- Commissioning experience or exposure considered a strong asset