Assistant Project Manager

Colliers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Edmonton is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support various projects in healthcare, education, and more. This role offers the chance to develop skills while working on challenging projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some project coordination experience. Competitive salary and a flexible work environment are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project coordination experience in healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.
• Actively working towards Project Management Professional Designation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with schedule updates and reports.
• Engage with contractors and attend project meetings.
• Ensure project activities comply with quality standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (MS Project, Word, Excel)

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Job description

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

Join our team as an Assistant Project Manager with the Alberta Team in our Edmonton office!

Our Assistant Project Managers 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 with the Alberta Business unit.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate experience supporting projects varying in scope and complexity with depth in building and facilities project in healthcare, education and commercial mixed-use environments.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced project managers to learn the keys to client satisfaction and successful project delivery
• Provide project support to the Project Manager(s) including schedule updates, progress reports and preparation of tender and contract documents
• Engage in on-site organization of contractors and consultants
• Attend project and site meetings to capture action items
• Provide a communication path between the Project Manager(s) and contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Provide relief support on other projects when available to do so
• Ensure that project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System

Qualifications

A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)

A minimum of 1 - 3 years of project coordination experience managing projects of varying size and scope in a range of sectors including, healthcare, education and municipal / provincial

Actively working towards obtaining the Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.

Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration and project financial an asset

An understanding of project delivery models, including design-build, construction management, design-bid-build

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

A results-oriented approach with the ability to take responsibility

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines

Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications

Base Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

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.