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 Jr. PM supports the successful execution of mechanical and HVAC retrofit projects by assisting Project Managers and site teams with scheduling, documentation, procurement, cost tracking, and communication. This role focuses on coordination, administration, and operational support rather than full project ownership. The Jr. PM plays a key role in ensuring smooth workflow between internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients while maintaining GDI Ainsworth’s high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with start‑up documentation, permits, work orders, and organized project files.
• Set up projects in JDE, including cost codes, budgets, and schedules, and tracked deliverables and deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and project activities; prepared accurate meeting minutes and updated schedules.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding timelines, deliveries, and required documentation.
• Prepare purchase orders, gathered quotes, and assisted with procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Track deliveries, maintained procurement logs, and supported submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and document submissions.
• Assist with forecasting, budget updates, cost code setup, financial reporting, and change order tracking.
• Maintain Health & Safety documentation, site safety boards, and supported quality control processes.
• Assist with project closeout, including O&M manuals, warranties, deficiency lists, and final documentation.
• Perform additional administrative and coordination tasks to support overall project execution.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of (2) years of experience as a Project Coordinator with a track record of successfully completing Mechanical and HVAC retrofit bid/spec and design build projects in the commercial marketplace.
• Project experience should include hot water boiler systems, chiller water systems, piping reconstruction projects and HVAC Retrofit and ductwork projects.
• The candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project. In addition, the candidate will have experience in project setup, execution and regular financial reporting and project close out
• Experience with JDE or similar ERP systems is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment with shifting priorities.

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.