Senior Project Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Mentorship program

Volunteer day

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex municipal and transit infrastructure initiatives, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and foster long-term client relationships. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping project objectives, schedules, and budgets while guiding procurement and risk management to deliver value for communities and clients alike.

This role rewards leadership, collaboration, and a proven track record delivering large-scale programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in capital project management or related field.
• Experience leading municipal and transit infrastructure mandates.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects with municipal and transit focus.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients and manage expectations.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams and procurement efforts.
• Develop project plans including objectives, schedules, budgets, and risk.
• Mentor project delivery teams and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Senior PM

Client mgmt

Leadership

Municipal projects

Transit infrastructure

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Construction management

Job description

Overview

Do you want to contribute to projects shaping Canada?

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in our communities and for the people who live there.

Overview

Do you want to contribute to projects shaping Canada?

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in our communities and for the people who live there.

We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.

We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:

• Make cities more livable
• Enhance workplaces
• Create spaces people want to return to
• Improve patient care
• Deliver clean drinking water
• Build a sustainable future

And so much more.

This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.

If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

Your role

Join our team as a Senior Project Manager in Toronto!

This opportunity is well suited for someone with proven experience leading complex municipal and private development and transit infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have successfully delivered projects across a range of sizes and complexities, including light rail, heavy rail, utilities, streetscapes, land development, and other critical infrastructure works. In this role, you will act as a strategic trusted advisor to clients, with a strong focus on account management, relationship building, and understanding their evolving needs. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen and grow client relationships, and help shape solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities, while continuing to expand your leadership influence, business acumen, and project delivery expertise.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviors
• Consult directly with clients and stakeholders to successfully lead complex capital projects, with a focus on municipal and transit infrastructure projects
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their priorities, challenges and evolving needs while representing their best interests throughout project delivery
• Build, manage and strengthen long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and deliver additional value
• Lead the development of project plans by defining client objectives and success criteria, schedule and budget development, procurement management, risk planning and communication/stakeholder management
• Lead major procurement efforts and contract negotiations for architects, engineers, contractors and third-party consultants
• Lead and mentor multiple project delivery teams through project management activities including procurement, risk, cost, schedule, scope and stakeholder management
• Oversee project delivery team performance, while escalating delivery issues as required
• Provide financial frameworks, forecasts, cost tracking and regular financial reporting
• Be accountable for quality deliverables, successful project outcomes and client satisfaction

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years’ capital project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years leading large-scale municipal and transit infrastructure project mandates varying in scope and complexity
• Demonstrated experience building and managing client relationships, with the ability to understand client needs, establish trust and support the growth of key accounts
• A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture or construction management, or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience
• Familiarity with the design process, value engineering, and approvals necessary to proceed with construction in a municipal setting
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as applicable building codes, contract types and relevant legislation
• Professional industry credentials such as OALA, PMP, P.Eng., CET, Registered Architect or another similar industry-recognized designation are considered a strong asset
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively influence others and resolve client, project and technical issues
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

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 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

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.