Project Manager - Public

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

As a Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering excellence, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed client expectations.

You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of programs, balancing technical, commercial, and financial success while working closely with clients to deliver strategic solutions.

Your ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously will be key in driving these programs to success, from identifying and addressing gaps to controlling costs and ensuring clear, effective communication.

By collaborating with local community leaders, you'll help deliver world-class facilities that improve the quality of life in communities across Canada, providing access to essential services like housing, roads, bridges, and healthcare.

Be part of the story that shapes the future and builds better places for people to live, meet, and connect.

Responsibilities

• Champion and personify our values and culture
• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client’s single point of contact throughout the project to achieve the client’s goals and objectives
• Lead clients through the set-up, initiation, execution, monitoring and reporting of their projects
• You have experience leading a diverse team in the successful delivery of a program of capital project construction
• You are seen as a valued and trusted team member and a subject matter expertise in contract management
• Your clients trust you and rely on your knowledge, skills, and expertise to achieve their business goals and objectives
• Serve as Account Manager to develop and enhance key strategic accounts within your sector
• Provide leadership and mentorship of junior project resources

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, representing owners to multiple stakeholders in the delivery of projects of varying size and scope
• Experience in public sector projects is favorable
• A bachelors degree, or higher degree, or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, planning, project management, or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience) Strong knowledge of various types of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management
• Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues
• 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

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

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

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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.