Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding

Professional development

Mentorship program

Volunteer day

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex building and facilities projects. You will oversee design and construction, manage multiple projects, and ensure client goals are met with clear, effective communication.

You will develop strong client relationships, drive project delivery, and mentor junior staff, contributing to a resilient, inclusive team environment in Halifax.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering diverse buildings and facilities projects.
• Public sector project experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, architecture, planning, PM, or construction management (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to influence and resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling (MS Project) and standard MS Office tools; PMP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead building and facilities projects across education, healthcare, municipal, infrastructure, and corporate offices.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client’s single point of contact throughout the project.
• Provide leadership of all elements of project delivery and chair project/site meetings.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, manage gaps, control costs, and ensure clear communication.
• Regularly report on project status and mentor junior project resources.
• Coordinate between stakeholders to achieve client goals and project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, planning, project management, or construction management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.

We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.

We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:

• Make cities more livable
• Enhance workplaces
• Create spaces people want to return to
• Improve patient care
• Deliver clean drinking water
• Build a sustainable future

And so much more.

This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.

If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

Your role

As a Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering excellence, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed client expectations. You will be joining our team of experts and will get the opportunity to demonstrate your experience managing design and construction projects. Your ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously will be key in driving these programs to success, from identifying and addressing gaps to controlling costs and ensuring clear, effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead building and facilities projects in various sectors including education, healthcare, municipal, infrastructure and corporate offices.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client's single point of contact throughout the project to achieve the client's goals and objectives
• Build trust with your Clients, so they rely on your knowledge, skills and expertise to achieve their business goals and objectives
• Work on a variety of building projects of varying in size and scope
• Ensure that client expectations and satisfaction are met or exceeded on all projects and the client's best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues
• Lead project teams
• Provide leadership of all elements of the project delivery
• Chair project and site meetings, find resolution to issues and coordinate between multiple stakeholders
• Regularly reporting on project status
• Provide leadership and mentorship of junior project resources

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, representing owners to multiple stakeholders in the delivery of projects of varying size and scope in a range of sectors including, particularly buildings and facilities
• Experience in public sector projects is an asset
• A bachelors degree, or higher degree, or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, planning, project management, or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience) Strong knowledge of various types of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management
• Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• PMP designation an asset

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, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.