Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift
Work Location: In-person

Primary Objective: As an Associate, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of various mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing projects and the development of the designer and project managers reporting directly to you.

Job Description:

- Lead and coordinate the design and delivery of projects of varying size; delegate work and attend design and coordination meetings as required.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to support effective project delivery and professional development.
- Manage an annual portfolio of $500K–$1.5M in revenue while meeting or exceeding target profit margins.
- Maintain and grow client relationships; pursue repeat business and new opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic plan.
- Provide technical leadership to clients, internal teams, and sub-consultants; ensure coordination across disciplines.
- Review team deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards prior to submission.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, resourcing, and scope; identify and address additional services or fee changes as required.
- Support construction administration, including site reviews, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and design changes.
- Prepare and oversee schematic design, feasibility studies, design development, and specifications.
- Contribute to proposals and RFP responses, including scope definition, budgeting, and contract negotiation.
- Review monthly billing and assist with accounts receivable matters when needed.
- Support continuous improvement of design standards, workflows,



and project delivery practices.
- Assist with recruitment, performance management, and staff evaluations.

Experience & Qualifications

- 10-15 years’ experience using Autodesk MEP REVIT software required
- Engineering degree is an asset.
- Must have 2 years of relatable experience in design in HVAC, plumbing.
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of current codes and standards such as the applicable plumbing and building codes.
- Excellent written skills and understanding of software programs.

These are full-time, in-office positions based in Calgary. They are not remote and are not hybrid opportunities. The successful candidates must possess the following qualifications:

- Strong Revit experience
- HVAC design experience
- Plumbing design experience
- Canadian engineering experience
- Healthcare project experience is a mandatory requirement for these roles.

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. 3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- Canadian HVAC & Plumbing design: 10 years (required)
- Revit: 2 years (required)
- Healthcare project: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate (Canada)
🏢 3 Step Recruitment
📍 Canada