Senior Project Manager

Colliers; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Alberta seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee healthcare and education projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in capital project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Join a team dedicated to making positive community impacts while enjoying a flexible work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ capital project management experience.
• Experience in healthcare and/or education projects is highly desirable.
• Professional credentials such as PMP, CET, Registered Architect are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consult directly with clients and stakeholders to successfully complete projects.
• Lead the development of project plans including objectives and schedules.
• Provide financial oversight including forecasts and regular reporting.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. Our work makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We are passionate about this mission.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate—toward the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We have completed over 18,000 projects, improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive, and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our Alberta team as a Senior Project Manager.

We seek an experienced Senior Project Manager who can act as a trusted advisor to clients and build strong, lasting relationships with senior leaders. You should have in-depth construction knowledge and experience leading complex project teams across various delivery methodologies. Experience leading civil infrastructure projects with significant complexity is required. Your expertise will help position our team for upcoming capital healthcare and education projects throughout Alberta, particularly in Grand Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviors.
• Consult directly with clients and stakeholders to successfully complete long-term care and healthcare projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
• Understand and advocate for your clients’ best interests regarding project outcomes.
• Manage client relationships and adapt to new or changing requirements.
• Lead the development of project plans, including defining objectives, success criteria, schedules, budgets, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead procurement efforts and contract negotiations with architects, contractors, and third-party consultants.
• Manage multiple project delivery teams through procurement, risk, cost, schedule, scope, and stakeholder management.
• Oversee team performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide financial oversight, including forecasts, cost tracking, and regular reporting.
• Ensure quality deliverables and high client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ capital project management experience, including at least 5 years leading large-scale projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Experience in healthcare and/or education projects is highly desirable; municipal and other building construction experience is relevant.
• Degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management models, financial management, building codes, contract types, and legislation.
• Professional credentials such as PMP, CET, Registered Architect, or similar are advantageous.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence others and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification. At Colliers Project Leaders, we value diversity and inclusivity. If you're excited about this role but lack some qualifications, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles within our organization.

What you can expect :

• Impactful work that benefits communities
• Flexible work environment
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Professional development, training, and mentorship opportunities
• A paid volunteer day
• An inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and heard
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of vibrant communities.

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Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers, a leading global professional services and investment management company with over 17,000 professionals in 63 countries.

We have suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement; in cases where clients have different policies, those will take precedence.

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We accommodate disability-related needs throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any accommodations.

All applicants will undergo background and reference checks prior to hiring.