Project Manager - Lab Buildings

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver 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 growing team in Toronto as a Project Manager!

In this role, you will contribute to our client's successes by helping them build amazing workplaces, businesses and communities around the Greater Toronto Area. You will bring a wealth of experience having managed laboratory building projects in the healthcare, higher education and/or private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Your clients are impressed with your ability to represent their best interests regarding contractual and technical issues
• Your project teams rely on your ability to manage change, communicate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, resolve issues, and deliver projects on time and on budget
• You have the understanding of the requirements of the building structure and mechanical/electrical systems to support a lab space and lab equipment.
• You have experience managing design consultants and construction teams for projects with a laboratory/research facility project.
• You have experience delivering multiple projects in parallel with the support from team members
• You have the ability to liaise with the brokerage team, and support lease requirements when it comes to lab spaces and determine high-level requirements
• The ability to remain nimble and agile when addressing competing client demands, requirements and concerns
• Your clients trust you and rely on your knowledge, skills and expertise to achieve their business goals and objectives
• You have experience working with research teams and understand their unique roles and responsibilities.
• Understand the flow of laboratory research and how this is transferred through to design of a fit-out space.
• You have experience leading laboratory building projects including renovations and fit-outs from concept to completion.
• You have experience implementing and are familiar with the Canadian Biosafety Standard.
• You maintain contact with existing and prospective clients and respond to business development with support from the Business Development Team, Principal or Regional Vice President
• The ability to manage projects and stakeholders while spaces are occupied, being mindful of the impact of disruptions on tenants
• You have experience working on laboratory research spaces of various types of research requirements including but not limited to BSL 1, 2, 3 and chemical laboratories.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in project coordination and management in projects related to laboratory spaces both research and healthcare.
• Working knowledge of the laboratory services environment including the Laboratory Services Act, and the Canadian Biosafety Standard.
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, E.I.T/P.Eng., CET, Registered Architect, Scientific background or other similar industry recognized designation is considered a strong asset
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with local and regional teams
• A university or college degree or diploma in architecture or engineering (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation
• Previous experience working collaboratively with Local Governments and First Nations is considered a strong asset
• A strong sense of community and involvement in local community boards and associations is a strong 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

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

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.

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