Posted 9 days ago
Junior Project Manager - Mechanical Services
@ Ainsworth Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ainsworth Inc is hiring a Junior Project Manager for mechanical service projects, full-time. The role coordinates schedules, budgets, reporting and governance for medium to large mechanical service projects. Requires 1-3 years of HVAC/R and mechanical project experience; the posting notes a salary of $60,000 to $80,000 per year and hybrid working where applicable.
Pay:
$60,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flows and documentation
- Manage project records including contracts, POs and change orders
- Prepare status reports, governance updates and risk logs
- Coordinate field teams and stakeholders during execution
- Monitor progress, critical path, risks and quality
Requirements summary:
- 1-3 years HVAC/R and mechanical project management experience
- Trade certification or PMP an asset
- Proficiency with Procore, AutoCAD, BIM360, JDE and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to mentor and motivate field technical staff
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Ainsworth Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 115 |
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.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate field technical employees and subcontractors.
The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.
This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Why work at GDI Ainsworth?
GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable
Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
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