Assistant Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship program

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the British Columbia team. You will support project managers on a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and commercial projects, coordinating schedules, documents, and site activities.

Successful candidates will have 1–3 years of project coordination experience, an engineering/architecture/construction mgmt background, and be pursuing PMP.

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
• E.I.T preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Learn the keys to client satisfaction and successful project delivery alongside experienced PMs
• Provide project support 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 PMs and contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Provide relief support on other projects when available to do so
• Ensure project activities align with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System

Skills

Project coordination

PMP candidate

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction management degree

E.I.T preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Contract 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 British Columbia Team in Vancouver!

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 British Columbia 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
• E.I.T preferred
• 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

Approximate Base Salary Range for Role: $58,965 - $74,574.

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, 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!

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.