Senior Project Manager, Federal Infrastructure (Ottawa)

Socket.dev; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer day

Comprehensive onboarding

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and support complex capital projects in the Ottawa region for the Federal Government team. You will oversee scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement and stakeholders to deliver impactful infrastructure.

The role requires 7–10 years in project management, a degree in a relevant field, and security clearance eligibility. A collaborative, client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in project management.
• University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or related discipline.
• Must hold, or be eligible for, Federal Government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• PMP designation, P.Eng., OAA or other credentials are an asset.
• Hands-on on-site coordination during complex, fast-paced construction, staying calm under pressure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams with a collaborative, community-minded approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to translate technical info for clients.
• Client-focused with a consulting mindset and strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of complex major capital projects varying in size and scope in the public sector.
• Manage project stakeholders and represent best interests on contractual/technical issues; manage changes and resolve issues.
• Plan and coordinate procurement, risk, cost, schedule, scope, records management.
• Define deliverables, procure resources, identify milestones and review progress.
• Prepare reports on status, schedules, expenditures and actions.
• Apply construction methodologies, codes, contract law and legislation to guide decisions and ensure compliance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative relationship with all project team members.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and support complex capital projects in the Ottawa region for the Federal Government team. You will oversee scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement and stakeholders to deliver impactful infrastructure.

The role requires 7–10 years in project management, a degree in a relevant field, and security clearance eligibility. A collaborative, client-focused approach is essential.