Assistant Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship program

Volunteer day

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Alberta Team in Edmonton. You will work with experienced project managers on diverse projects, from fit-out to commercial mixed-use environments.

The role emphasizes schedule updates, client satisfaction, and coordinated on-site activities, with opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or construction management (or equivalent).
• 1–3 years of project coordination experience in fit-up/renovation or commercial mixed-use environments.
• Working towards PMP designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with schedules, progress reports, tender and contract documents.
• On-site organization of contractors and consultants; attend site meetings.
• Maintain communication between Project Manager, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide relief support on other projects when available.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Project

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction mgmt degree or diploma

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 related to fit-up projects, renovation 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 supporting projects of varying size and scope i deally in retail fit-up/renovation & expansion projects and commercial mixed-use environments
• 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.

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!

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.