Change Management jobs in Canada

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 17,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive, and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as Project Manager with our Southern Ontario business unit.

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience leading the delivery of Public Sector projects, with a focus on public vertical construction.

This is an opportunity for an aspiring professional to further develop their project management skills and create lasting business relationships with clients.

• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client’s single point of contact throughout the project to achieve the client’s goals and objectives.
• Be a trusted advisor to the client, applying your understanding of design, construction, and operational requirements in the education sector.
• Lead clients through the set-up, initiation, execution, monitoring, and reporting of their projects.
• Ensure that client expectations and satisfaction are met or exceeded on all projects and the client’s best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues.
• Select and organize project teams and establish levels of authority and lines of communication.
• Lead the control of project-related documents and deliver all work in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Project Management, Quality Management System, and procedures.
• Chair project and site meetings, find resolution to issues, and coordinate between multiple stakeholders.
• Regularly report on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records, and other reports.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the change management process, payment certificates, and other contract or project-related administrative documents.
• Serve as the relationship manager for select clients with the goal to nurture trusted relationships.
• Contribute to planning and growth of the infrastructure services business unit within the Southern Ontario Region.
• Apply your leadership and communication skills to bring together stakeholders and project teams.
• Peer review the work of, mentor, and develop project managers and engineering support staff.

• A degree or diploma in architecture or an engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in project coordination and management, representing owners to multiple stakeholders in the delivery of Public Sector projects.
• Experience leading Public Sector projects with the ability to demonstrate a portfolio varying in scope and complexity.
• Experience working as an owner's representative or in a similar professional services environment.
• Previous exposure to capital planning for infrastructure development.
• Previous experience in delivery of educational projects.
• Client-facing experience in the delivery of related projects.
• Strong knowledge of various types of construction methodologies, project management models, and financial management, as well as contract law and relevant legislation.
• Led and/or significantly contributed to the preparation of RFP/Q’s, tenders, and tender awards.
• Strong working knowledge of a variety of design and construction delivery models and associated industry-standard contracts.
• Practical understanding of government planning legislation and processes.
• Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project, and technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project).
• PMP designation considered an asset.

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.

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