Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital building and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will excel in building client relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and possessing strong project lifecycle management skills. Requirements include a university degree in engineering or architecture and over 5 years of project management experience. A flexible work environment, training opportunities, and more await you in this dynamic team.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination and management.
• Eng. designation required.
• PMP considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships as the single point of contact.
• Lead programs and large capital projects.
• Coordinate between multiple stakeholders and manage all project documentation.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project lifecycle management

Construction methodologies

Financial management

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

University degree 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 Winnipeg.

In this role, you’ll join our team of experts to help lead and deliver major capital building and infrastructure projects for institutional clients.

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
• 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 in project coordination and management, representing owners to multiple stakeholders in the delivery of infrastructure projects for municipalities
• Strong knowledge of various types of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as contract law and relevant legislation
• Previous exposure to capital and municipal planning for infrastructure projects; experience leading or considerably contributing to the preparation of RFP/Q’s, tenders and tender awards
• 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
• Eng. designation required and PMP considered 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!

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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.

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