Assistant Project Manager - Federal Projects

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Project Manager in the Ottawa region. This role offers the chance to develop your project management skills while contributing to a variety of impactful projects, from commercial buildings to heritage restorations. You'll work closely with experienced project managers, enhancing your expertise and building strong relationships with stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you're eager to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Comprehensive Onboarding

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project coordination or management.
• Degree in engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with schedule updates and progress reports.
• Act as a communication link between stakeholders.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

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 the Ottawa region with our Federal Government business unit.

In this role, you’ll support experienced project managers and get the opportunity to sharpen your skills on a diverse range of projects varying in scope and complexity. You will hone your project management skills by contributing to various projects from commercial buildings and fit-ups, heritage restoration, high-security facilities.

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, all while growing within your role!

Responsibilities

1. Provide project support to Project Managers by managing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports, and preparing tender and contract documents.
2. You will be a communication link between the Project Manager, client, and other stakeholders.
3. Work with a variety of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
4. Assist with formulating and managing project plans.
5. Maintain various systems for the management and control of the project in a manner compatible with client standards and security protocols for project staff and records management system.
6. Review and update project costs and schedules.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 2 years of working experience in project coordination, project management, or construction management field.
2. A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Experience assisting with construction activities, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
4. Must hold or be eligible for Secret level security clearance from the Federal Government.
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
6. Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word), and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications.
7. PMP designation or other industry-recognized credentials are considered assets.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants who may not meet every qualification, as we value diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but lack some qualifications, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles within our organization.

What You Can Expect

• Impact our communities positively
• A flexible work environment
• Comprehensive onboarding and professional development
• Mentorship programs
• A paid volunteer day
• An inclusive environment where everyone is valued
• And much more!

Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading professional services and investment management firm with over 17,000 professionals in 63 countries.

We have suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For clients with different policies, those will take precedence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require such accommodations.

All applicants will undergo background and reference checks prior to hiring.