Assistant Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders Canada is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Toronto to support experienced project managers across a variety of projects, from commercial buildings to social facilities. You will refine your skills while contributing to project schedules, controls, and documentation in a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes learning, proactive contribution, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in project management consulting supporting delivery of projects in construction, engineering or architecture.
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is a strong asset.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Be the critical communication link between the Project Manager, client and stakeholders.
• Provide project support: schedule updates, project controls, progress reports, and tender/contract documents.
• Ensure activities align with Colliers Project Leaders’ Quality Management System.
• Attend meetings, document actions and decisions for the team.
• Provide relief support to other Assistant Project Managers or Project Managers when available.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, or project management

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

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 in Toronto.

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 Toronto. You will hone 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.

Responsibilities

• You will be a critical communication link between the Project Manager, client and other stakeholders
• You provide superior 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, when available to do so

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in project management consulting supporting with 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.
• Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration or project financials is a strong asset
• An overall general understanding of current construction practices
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is considered a strong asset
• Excellent 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!

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 professionals 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.