Project Manager

BGIS; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Ontario is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project delivery within scope, budget, and requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of project management experience, strong client relationship management skills, and the ability to navigate project complexities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring client satisfaction and project compliance, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of project management work experience.
• Solid ability to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, and in compliance with requirements.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
• Develop and implement project plans.
• Monitor project delivery against timelines.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Budget management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

College or University degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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Summary

The Project Manager plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget and requirements.

At this position level: Projects are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.

Key duties & responsibilities

• For the assigned projects: plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects. At this level, projects managed are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure.
• In collaboration with project stakeholders, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements.
• Develops and implements project plans.
• Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitors project delivery against timelines and ensures timely completion.
• Oversees the activities of project team members and monitors project task completion.
• Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements.

Client Relationship Management

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients.
• Responsible for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & skills required

• College or University degree, preferably in architectural technology, construction technology, engineering technology or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years of project management work experience
• Solid ability to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications, and in-compliance with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Solid ability to develop and manage project budget
• Solid ability to mitigate and manage project risks
• Advanced ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders
• Advanced ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• A high degree of client service orientation
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance
• Possesses a continuous improvement and quality mindset along with a desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies in order to optimize project delivery and deliver value to the client
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn new applications

Licenses and/or professional accreditation

One or more of the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management Institute Accreditation or in progress
• LEED certification or in progress

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!