Assistant Project Manager

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

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support diverse project deliveries in various sectors. This entry-level role offers a chance to work with experienced professionals while contributing to impactful community projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong communication skills, ready to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development and mentorship program

Paid volunteer day

Comprehensive onboarding experience

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience in construction project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project financials and contract administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside project managers to support project delivery.
• Maintain project controls and prepare reports.
• Attend project meetings and capture action items.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

Job description

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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.

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

Our Assistant Project Managers get the opportunity to work with the best in the industry and to develop their skills on a diverse range of projects that vary in scope and complexity. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your experience by supporting projects with a variety of clients such as Indigenous, Federal, Provincial, Municipal governments in a variety of sectors including transportation, water/wastewater, utilities, schools, residential, commercial/retail and others.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced project managers to learn the keys to client relationship building and successful project delivery
• Provide project support to Project Managers by performing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports and preparing tender and contract documents
• Attend various project meetings, capturing accurate action items and key decisions in meeting minutes
• Provide a communication path between the Project Manager and other project stakeholders
• Ensure that project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System
  
  

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management or project management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Self-motivation, initiative and an eagerness to learn and contribute to meeting project deliverables
• 1 to 4 years of experience representing owners to multiple stakeholders to deliver construction and building projects of varying size and scope
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration or project financials is an asset
• A results-oriented approach with the ability to take action and responsibility
• Exceptional detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines and client expectations
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• CAPM designation, PMP and LEED accreditation would be an 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

• Industries

  Construction, Business Consulting and Services, and Architecture and Planning

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