Assistant Project Manager Jobs

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we de liver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as an Assistant Project Manager with the Southern Ontario business unit.

In this role, you will get the opportunity work with the best in the industry and to develop their skills on a diverse range of projects that vary in scope and complexity. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your experience by supporting projects in a variety of sectors such as commercial, institutional, post-secondary or light industrial.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support to Project Managers by performing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports and preparing tender and contract documents
• Provide a communication path between the Project Manager and other project stakeholders
• Work alongside experienced project managers to learn the keys to client relationship building and successful project delivery
• Ensure that project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System
• Attend various project meetings, capturing accurate action items and key decisions in meeting minutes

Qualifications

• Self-motivation, initiative and an eagerness to learn and contribute to meeting project deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management or project management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• CAPM designation, PMP and LEED accreditation would be an asset
• Exceptional detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines and client expectations
• 1-3 years’ experience in project management consulting supporting with the delivery of projects in areas such as construction, engineering or architecture. Previous experience can include summer work terms, co-operative education programs or internships.
• A results-oriented approach with the ability to take action and responsibility
• Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration or project financials is an asset

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What You Can Expect

• A flexible work environment
• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• A paid volunteer day
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.

Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.