Assistant Project Manager

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 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

We are looking for a Assistant Project Manager in Thunder Bay, Dryden or Kenora to join our team and support projects in Northern Ontario!

In this role, you’ll support experienced project managers and get the opportunity to sharpen your skills on diverse range of projects varying in scope and complexity across Northern Ontario. You will grow your project management skills by contributing to various projects from commercial buildings and fit-ups, social organizations, schools, water and wastewater and Indigenous communities.

Take a positive approach to your work and enjoy learning and contributing new ideas and solutions. Build strong relationships with your teammates and project stakeholders, all while growing within your role!

Our approach goes beyond the project to the people – who are the heart of it all.

Responsibilities

• You will be a communication link between the Project Manager, client and other stakeholders
• Provide project support to Project Managers by managing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports and preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensure project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders’ Quality Management System
• Attend project meetings, documenting action items and key decisions to share with the team
• Provide relief support to other Assistant Project Managers or Project Managers, as required

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years’ experience supporting 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
• An overall general understanding of current construction practices
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is considered a strong asset, but not required
• Proficient communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, initiative and an eagerness to learn and contribute
• Highly proficient in MS Project, MS Word and MS Excel

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!

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.