Associate Project Manager - Retail

CBRE Group, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join their Retail team. This exciting role involves managing various aspects of Retail Construction Projects, coordinating with external teams, and supporting senior management on large-scale projects. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project success through effective communication, problem-solving, and budget management. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact project outcomes. If you're ready to take on new challenges and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management from initiation to completion.
• Ability to coordinate with external teams and manage contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Retail Construction Projects.
• Oversee construction, budget tracking, and vendor management.
• Support senior team members with project coordination and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Budget Tracking

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project Tracking System

Job Cost Accounting System

Job description

About the Role:

CBRE - Turner & Townsend is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join our Retail team. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of Retail Construction Projects as well as support senior team members on large scale projects by assisting with coordination, documentation, communication and project management operations. They will report to the Director, Project Management - Multi-Market Retail.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

1. Manage external architects, engineers and client design teams.
2. Coordinate the procurement and delivery of owner supplied project items and scheduling of vendors.
3. Manage the procurement of General Contractors including leveling, analysis and preparation of client contracts.
4. Oversee Construction, providing contract administration, budget tracking, and vendor management.
5. Monitor project progress and proactively address issues to avoid schedule delays.
6. Request and provide reporting on key performance indicators.
7. Maintain project policies and directives within the operations manual.
8. Function as a systems administrator of the internet-based project tracking system, project websites, and job cost accounting system.
9. Assist project management teams with the implementation and monitoring of the project administrative practices and policies.
10. Support senior team members on large scale projects by assisting with coordination, documentation, communication and operations.
11. Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
12. Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
13. Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with T&T PJM Canada Ltd, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.