Project Lead - Heavy Rail

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

The Project Lead is a leader in project and operational success. In this role, you will contribute to the strategic growth of the company and building capacity for our team delivering projects in the Heavy Rail sector with our National Business Team. You will provide senior project leadership to our clients, be entrusted with leading and mentoring project staff, and nurturing long-term, sustaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and advise junior staff who will be working with you on your programs or projects and within the Heavy Rail team.
• Take an active role in public speaking events whether it be project or business related.
• Regularly report on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records and other reports.
• Provide senior oversight and technical leadership to the change management process, payment certificates and other contract or project related administrative documents.
• Help support our client partnerships by representing Colliers Project Leaders at events or ceremonies.
• Oversee and/or directly lead programs of work and large capital projects, varying in size, scope and complexity.
• Lead client and project meetings. Manage multiple stakeholders and communication streams.
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded on all projects and the client’s best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client’s single point of contact throughout the project to achieve the client’s strategic goals and aspirations.
• Work closely with the Infrastructure Services/National Sector Lead – Heavy Rail to help identify opportunities, grow the business and develop strategies related to the Heavy Rail sector.
• Oversee the control of project related documents and deliver all work in accordance with our Quality Management System and procedures.
• Serve as the firm’s Account Manager, building credibility and trust with key Heavy Rail clients through individual expertise and team performance.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to lead and motivate a team in a matrix environment, ensuring corporate strategic objectives are achieved or exceeded
• Deep knowledge of various design and construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, contract law, and relevant legislation
• A university degree or college diploma in engineering (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Propensity for conflict resolution with respect to client, project, technical and interpersonal issues
• Practical knowledge of procurement practices, bid preparation and contracts.
• Strong computer skills, including scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ representing owners in the delivery of civil engineering or structural projects in the heavy rail sector
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET or other similar industry recognized designation is considered a strong asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills including a proven ability to write winning proposals and win competitive interviews
• Strong organization skills and ability to work collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to project and maintain a positive outlook and demonstrate an energetic disposition

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

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 professional 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.