Senior Manager - Project Controls

Colliers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Controls to lead their Transit team in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide mentorship, manage project controls, and develop client relationships while contributing to significant projects that impact communities. The position demands extensive experience in project management, a relevant university degree, and a passion for delivering exceptional service to diverse clients. Join us and help shape the future of our communities with strategic project oversight.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding experience

Significant professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years leading a team of project controllers.
• Previous experience in a leadership role overseeing a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff and clients.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and ensure projects remain on track.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and drive project success.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Project controls expertise

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

University degree or diploma in a relevant field

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

Join our team as a Senior Manager - Project Controls with the Transit team.

This is a leadership opportunity that will enable the right candidate to grow a service business that aligns with their own personal and cultural values and reflects the needs of the communities that we serve. We are seeking an aspiring, self‑motivated, and collaborative Senior Manager, Project Controls, to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across the country.

In this role, you’ll work closely to develop internal teams and with clients to provide strategic advice and have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live. Join us in making a tangible difference and shaping a better future for our country.

Our approach goes beyond the project to the people – who are the heart of it all.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Business Unit staff, including developing standards, delivering training, and identifying internal expertise.
• Provide leadership and mentorship on your projects, including delivering training, leading project meetings, solving complex challenges, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring every project stays on track and delivers results.
• Act as a trusted partner, applying your expertise in project controls to help our clients to navigate the complexities of capital projects, delivering results that align with their vision.
• Build lasting relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and relationship manager for key clients, nurturing partnerships that drive mutual success.
• Be accountable for client satisfaction and embrace a client‑centric attitude.
• 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.
• Work with and advise a variety of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including local authorities, provincial government, federal government, agencies, and private sector clients.
• Support the Principal(s) and/or Regional Vice President in performance management and recruitment activities to ensure the team is performing optimally and accomplishing its goals.
• Establish a presence in the Colliers community (local and online).

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of experience leading a team of project controllers (or other practitioners) in the delivery of professional services.
• Previous experience and aptitude in a leadership or people management role, providing oversight to a multidisciplinary team.
• A university degree or diploma in business administration, commerce, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or comparable degree (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience).
• Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of all project controls disciplines, various project management models, financial management, and relevant standards.
• A strong desire to grow the business presence in the project controls space and expand the team to meet company growth targets.
• Clear understanding of a professional services business model, including workforce composition strategies.
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, ., CET, RA, or similar industry‑recognized designation is considered a strong asset.
• Preference for candidates with Transit industry experience.
• Experience building and nurturing long‑term client relationships is considered a strong asset.

Expected Compensation: $114,416 - $153,197 per year (CAD)

This compensation range represents our good‑faith estimate at the time of posting, based on market benchmarks and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined considering the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and regional consideration. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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.