Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm located in Ottawa is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver major capital projects, particularly in the healthcare sector. You will manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or architecture, at least 5 years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. The firm offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding experience

Paid volunteer day

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing projects in the healthcare sector is an asset.
• Strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships as the main point of contact.
• Lead large capital projects of varying sizes.
• Manage stakeholders including clients and consultants.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project lifecycle management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering or architecture

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Ottawa!

In this role, you’ll join our team of experts to help lead and deliver major capital building and infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors, with a primary focus on healthcare. While healthcare experience is an asset, the role provides opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary projects in other market areas.

You will be at the forefront of ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed client expectations, while having a knack for building strong and trusting client relationships.

Your ability to oversee multiple projects through the entire project lifecycle will be key in driving these projects to success, from identifying and addressing gaps to controlling costs and ensuring clear, effective communication.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead programs or work and large capital projects, varying in size and scope
• Manage all stakeholders including both clients and consultants
• 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
• Regularly report to the client on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records and other reports
• Manage project staff allocated to your projects, peer reviewing their deliverables and continuously developing their knowledge and capabilities
• Chair client, project and site meetings, find resolution to issues and coordinate between multiple stakeholders
• Maintain contact with existing and prospective clients and respond to business development and sales opportunities with support from the Business Development Team, Team Lead or Principal

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, project management or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, representing owner to multiple stakeholders in the delivery of project of varying size and scope
• Experience managing and delivering projects in the healthcare sector is an asset
• Experience with the preparation of RFP's, tenders and tender closing/award proceduresExcellent 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
• Professional industry credentials such as the following, or other similar industry recognized designation is considered an asset: PMP, P,Eng, RA , CSA Z8000-18 Canadian Health Care Facilities, CSA Z317.13-17 Infection Control During Construction
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with local and regional teams
• A strong sense of community and involvement in local community boards and associations

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!

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Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professional operating in 63 countries.

Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.

Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.