Project Manager

At Collier 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

We're seeking an aspiring and collaborative Project Manager to join our team of experts, leading project teams within our British Columbia business unit. Working closely with clients, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to be part of bringing meaningful change by providing access to public sector projects.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with experience leading teams of project managers including the management of projects within realm of high-security facilities such as, detention facilities (prisons), airports, border crossings, police stations, court houses, immigration offices, secure mental health facilities and casinos. These would be large scale projects that include building security and locking systems, electronic security systems, and surveillance cameras.

Join us in making a tangible difference and shaping a better future for communities in British Columbia!

• Manage multiple project teams concurrently.
• Interact with other project management personnel from other contracted organizations and/or departments on specific projects, to represent our client’s interests.
• Plan and lead the activities of project personnel, internal customers, contractors and other support providers.
• Plan and oversee project activities including financial, planning and contracting elements, and maintain project information in the project tracking and file system.
• Act as the owner's representative, adeptly facilitating the fulfillment of the owner's requirements through effective coordination with the client design coordinator and other stakeholders.
• Provide briefings on progress and concerns regarding the project, as and when required.
• Prepare documentation for management in response to scheduled and unscheduled reports and observations on project progress.
• Prepare formal Statements of Work, work breakdown structures, and evaluation materials, as and when required.
• Prepare and present projects for governance gating reviews at various stages, engaging stakeholders ranging from project team peers to Senior Management to ensure project approval.
• Attend construction site meetings on a regular basis.
• Prepare monthly Project Status Reports complete with regular fiscal cost and schedule forecasting and identifying key risks to the project.
• Lead your project teams with your ability to manage change, communicate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, resolve issues, and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate, and prioritize deliverables and requirements.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the client regarding the approaches to the assigned projects. 
• Provide written reports to the client, as and when required.

• University degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or in architecture (mandatory).
• Experience in construction projects in a high-security environment in facilities such as, detention facilities (prisons), airports, border crossings, police stations, court houses, immigration offices, and casinos.
• All construction projects should include all traditional construction sets (mechanical, electrical, architectural) and such things as building security and locking systems, electronic security systems, and cameras.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation (Preferred).
• Professional certification of P.Eng, Registered Architect, or equivalent (Preferred).
• At least 7-10 years experience in a consulting role (Preferred).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience managing public sector construction projects (federal, provincial, municipal, school boards).
• Strong team leadership 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!

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