Mechanical Project Manager
Overview:
CAM Industrial Solutions, a leader in industrial services and one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in Canada and the United States, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Mechanical Project Manager to support mechanical execution at a major operating industrial facility.
At CAM, we believe “good” is never good enough. We strive for excellence in everything we do and are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, lead with accountability, and thrive in safety-focused, high-performance industrial environments.
If you are passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking organization.
Visit us at https://www.camindustrialsolutions.com/.
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical projects at a large-scale industrial site. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.
The Mechanical Project Manager acts as the primary liaison between CAM, stakeholders, engineering, maintenance, construction, and subcontractors. This position requires strong field presence, sound mechanical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple work fronts in an operating refinery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead mechanical projects from scope development through execution, commissioning, and close-out.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance.
- Ensure alignment with site standards, procedures, and expectations.
- Serve as CAM’s primary mechanical point of contact with HollyFrontier project and maintenance teams.
Planning & Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering, planners, and construction teams to develop detailed execution plans.
- Review and validate mechanical scopes, drawings, material take-offs, and work packages.
- Coordinate work sequencing to support refinery operations and outage/turnaround activities as required.
- Participate in job walks, constructability reviews, and pre-job planning sessions.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion CAM’s Zero Harm culture and ensure strict adherence to site HSE requirements.
- Ensure mechanical work complies with applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, NBIC, CSA, etc.).
- Participate in hazard assessments, pre-task planning, and safety walkdowns.
- Address safety concerns promptly and take corrective action when required.
Cost & Schedule Control
- Track project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
- Review change requests and develop cost and schedule impacts.
- Support estimating and pricing of field-directed work and change orders.
- Monitor productivity and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, and specialty service providers.
- Ensure contractors meet CAM safety, quality, and performance expectations.
- Facilitate effective communication between CAM, client representatives, and site teams.
Reporting & Documentation
- Provide regular project status updates, schedules, and cost reports.
- Ensure accurate documentation, including RFIs, change orders, progress tracking, and close-out packages.
- Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- 7+ years of experience managing mechanical projects in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, pressure equipment, and rotating equipment.
- Proven experience working in operating refinery sites with owner-client interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to manage safety, schedule, cost, and quality concurrently.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in project controls, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to spend significant time in the field and support site-based execution.
Working Conditions:
- Site-based role at a large operating industrial facility.
- Frequent field presence in active industrial environments.
- Must be able to navigate construction areas and wear required PPE.
- May require extended hours or schedule flexibility to support site needs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CAM Industrial Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
AI in Recruitment
CAM Industrial Solutions does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.
