Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1+75, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

We are searching for a Mechanical Project Manager to lead a design team through the day-to-day activities required for implementing conceptual design into contract documents.


In this role you will: work with your supervisor to develop the design concept during schematic design and design development phases of the project and be responsible for leading a design team through the day-to-day activities required for implementing conceptual design into contract documents. You will be responsible for the contract administration phase of the project which includes interface with contractor's and architectural teams, review of shop drawings, site review, review of RFI's and the creation of CCN's. You can also expect field review of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, medical gas systems and fire protection systems including sprinkler and standpipe systems for various building facilities.


You will be a great fit if: you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy leading teams toward common goals.

Skills/abilities:

At least three (3) years' experience designing mechanical systems for commercial, institutional and/or industrial buildings.
University or college degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
Registered with provincial licensing bodies PEO and OACETT preferred.
Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients and lead diverse project teams with a strong track record of project delivery from both a technical and financial perspective.
Established strong leadership, client service and project management skills.
Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills teamed with your ability to problem solve and make analytical, timely and well thought out decisions.
Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards.
Demonstrated experience using AutoDesk Revit.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada – In-office position

Travel: Some travel required.

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