Assistant Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Project Manager in Mississauga, where you will support experienced project managers on diverse projects. This role offers a chance to enhance your skills in project management while contributing to impactful community projects. You'll engage with various stakeholders and ensure project activities align with quality standards, all in a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Significant professional development and training

Mentorship program

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience supporting project delivery in construction, engineering, or architecture.
• General understanding of current construction practices.
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication link between the Project Manager, client, and stakeholders.
• Manage schedule updates, maintain project controls, and prepare reports.
• Attend project meetings, documenting action items and key decisions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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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

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team based in Central Ontario! 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 Central Ontario. You will grow 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, all while growing within your role!

Responsibilities

• You will be a communication link between the Project Manager, client and other stakeholders
• Provide 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, as required

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 supporting 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
• An overall general understanding of current construction practices
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is considered a strong asset, but not required
• Proficient 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

Additional Information

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. We value diversity and inclusivity and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX : CIGI), a leading professional services and investment management company with over 17,000 professionals worldwide. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs throughout the recruitment process.

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