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At Colliers Project Leaders, wedeliver 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.

Join our team as a Senior Project Manager with the Alberta Team.

In this role, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can act as a trusted advisor to our clients and have built strong, lasting relationships with senior leaders. You bring in-depth construction knowledge and have led and managed complex project teams within different construction delivery methodologies. You have experience leading civil infrastrucuture projects with significant complexity. In addition to leading projects, your experience and drive will help position our team in the pursuit of upcoming capital healthcare and education projects throughout the Alberta Business Unit, in Northern Alberta.

• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviors
• Consult directly with clients and stakeholders to successfully complete long-term care and/or healthcare projects, varying in size, scope and complexity
• Understand and represent your clients’ best interests regarding project outcomes
• Manage client relationships and be attentive to new or changing requirements
• 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, 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 framework, forecasts and cost tracking and regular financial reporting
• Be accountable for quality deliverables and client satisfaction

• A minimum of 8 years’ capital project management experience; with a minimum 5 years leading large scale project mandates varying in scope and complexity
• Experience in pursuing, securing and leading vertical / horizonal infrastructure, post secondary, healthcare, water / waste water projects is considered a strong asset.
• A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract types and relevant legislation
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, Registered Architect or other similar industry recognized designation is 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

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.

• 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