Project Director (Building Mechanical Systems)

Overview

Lead HVAC retrofit projects, manage teams, budgets, and client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• client management
• technical solutions
• team leadership
• project lead
• strategy
• collaboration

Tasks

Every day brings a mix of strategy and action: influencing client expectations, steering technical solutions, and fostering a team culture where collaboration and curiosity thrive. You’ll lead projects that matter— for our clients and for our dedicated employees.

Requirements

• risk management
• permits
• 7+ years
• construction pm
• energy systems
• engineering degree

What You Bring

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. -Understanding of business risk and financial implications of decisions and judgment to balance schedule, budget, and project team efforts -Understanding and application of local permits and regulations -7+ years of experience in construction project management and leading teams -Knowledge and/or interest in energy systems in the built environment (boilers, chillers, and cogeneration plants) -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent field required

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Benefits

Picture this: your morning begins with a strategic call to a client who’s counting on you to keep their multi-million-dollar retrofit on track. By midday, you’re walking through a mechanical room with your team, troubleshooting a technical challenge that could make or break the project’s critical path. In the afternoon, you’re mentoring a junior engineer, helping them connect today’s decisions to tomorrow’s success. Before the day ends, you’re aligning budgets and guarantees with a Senior Project Director—because at Ecosystem, we own the outcome. How do you deliver guaranteed results on a project with tight timelines and evolving client needs? -Competitive base salary (approx. range of $150,000 - $200,000 that is dependent on seniority, merit and geographic location.) -High talent density organization in a rock-solid business environment. -Internal technical training and mentorship opportunities. -Team-oriented, collaborative work environment where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged. -Paid time off per year: We observe 10 public holidays, we offer 20 days of vacation, and 5 personal/sick days. On top of that, we have paid time off between December 25 and January 1 when our offices close for the holiday period for a well-earned break. -A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401K.

About Ecosystem

-The firm combines in-house engineering, design, construction, and commissioning to deliver guaranteed outcomes for clients. -Typical projects span industrial plants, healthcare facilities, universities, municipalities, K‑12 schools, and commercial real estate. -Ecosystem specializes in optimizing energy systems: ventilation upgrades, steam-to-hot-water conversions, geothermal installations, and solar energy integration. -Landmark projects include transforming a government bunker with air-source heat pumps and a biomass boiler at a chocolate factory burning cocoa husks for steam. -With offices in Québec, Montréal, Toronto, New York, Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, Ecosystem supports clients across major North American markets.

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