Project Manager

Colliers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager to lead major capital building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the housing sector, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in client relationship management. This role offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development and training

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the housing sector.
• PMP designation is an asset.
• Experience with client relationships and collaborative work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strong client relationships.
• Lead and manage large capital projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction and address contractual issues.
• Chair project meetings and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain contact with clients and report project status.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

MS Project knowledge

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering or architecture

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 Toronto.

In this role, you’ll join our team of experts to help lead and deliver major capital building and infrastructure projects for institutional clients, with a focus in the public sector. 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.

You are highly organized and have a keen eye for detail, leading projects from start to finish. 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
• 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
• Select and organize project teams and establish levels of authority and lines of communication
• Lead the control of project related documents and deliver all work in accordance and compliance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System and procedures
• Chair 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, Principal or Regional Vice President
• Report on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records and other reports
• Provide oversight and leadership to the change management process, payment certificates and other contract or project related administrative documents

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience.
• 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 the housing sector is a must.
• PMP designation is a definite asset and will be supported to complete.
• Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Projects).

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 17,000 professionals 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.