Project Manager - Risk Controls

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 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as a Project Manager, to oversee managing the  risk control function on capital projects for our Federal Government clients. 

You've become known as a trusted advisor to your clients and have built strong, lasting relationships with senior leaders and decision makers. . 

As Project Manager,  bring previous experience in leading projects varying in scope and complexity in the delivery of capital projects. You are part of a dynamic and client oriented professional environment providing consulting services to owners.

You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments and evaluate potential risk and opportunities. As well, recommend solutions, methodologies and strategies for risk mitigation. 

Along with that, you will also lead risk monitoring control activities and work with project owners to manage risk budgets. 

Leadership: 

• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviours 
• Lead development of Assistant Project Managers on your projects
• Delegate and empower Assistant Project Managers 
• Build a personal brand 

Growth: 

• Grow sales inside existing accounts
• Find opportunities to crossline selling in accounts you manage 
• Grow your Fee Income Managed on your projects

Management: 

• Manage project delivery teams to deliver the quality required by the client 
• Manage implementation of the work breakdown structure 
• Escalate oroject deliver and commercial/financial issues to Project Lead 

Quality:

• Resonsible  for implementing all work on your projects is delivered in accordance with our Quality Management System
• Responsible for Client Satisfaction 

• University or college degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar project management or advisory role, consulting to public sector clients
• Expereince overseeing the entire risk management process for a portfolio of projects 
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, PMI-RM, E.I.T/P.Eng., CET, Registered Architect, or other similar industry-recognized designation is considered a strong asset
• A broad consulting skill set including strong presentation and stakeholder management, business case and report writing, and organizational and analytical skills
• Strong project controls and analytical skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry subject matter experts
• Proficiency in working with Project Management Information Systems/Project Controls Softwares (e.g. Primavera P6, Crytal Ball, Procore, Unifier etc.)
• Must hold or be eligible for valid Government Security clearance at the Reliability or Secret level.

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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