Associate Project Manager

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility management is seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee low-complexity projects. The role involves planning, delivering projects on time and within budget, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in project management, with a focus on communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project management experience or 5-7 years of project coordination.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing project budgets and risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
• Define project scope, deliverables, and requirements with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Skills

Negotiation

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Community college diploma in architectural, construction, or engineering technology

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

BGIS Company Overview

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our global team of over 6,500 professionals, we focus on enabling innovation through our services and actively seek new opportunities to benefit our clients' businesses. We manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across more than 30,000 locations worldwide, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

Position Summary

Reporting to a Project Manager, the Associate Project Manager will oversee the planning and delivery of low-complexity projects within scope, schedule, and budget, adhering to BGIS and client procedures. This role involves collaborating with technical staff, consultants, and contractors, and requires strong communication, reporting, stakeholder management, and financial skills to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
2. Define project scope, deliverables, and requirements with stakeholders.
3. Develop and implement project plans.
4. Determine resource needs, budgets, and timelines.
5. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.
7. Manage project team activities and monitor task completion.
8. Communicate project status to stakeholders.
9. Ensure projects meet all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety standards.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Address issues, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Community college diploma in architectural, construction, or engineering technology, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of project management experience or 5-7 years of project coordination in a construction owner’s representative environment.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and compliant with all requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets and risks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop stakeholder relationships and provide high-level client service.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with best practices and technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and ability to learn new applications quickly.

Continued Education and Professional Accreditation

• Project Management Institute Accreditation (in progress).
• LEED certification (in progress).

At BGIS, we value diversity and inclusion as key drivers of our success. We are committed to providing an equitable, barrier-free recruitment process and fostering a diverse workplace that reflects our organizational values.