Senior Project Manager – Water and Wastewater

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 Senior Project Manager, Water and Wastewater, in our British Columbia Business Unit.

This is a leadership opportunity that will enable the right candidate to grow a service business that aligns with their own personal and cultural values and reflects the needs of the communities that we serve. We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Senior Project Manager to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across our BC Business Unit. This position will empower and support a team of project managers and assistant project managers.

In this role you will utilize your knowledge in planning, design, and construction of Water and Wastewater infrastructure will be instrumental in transforming water for the better. Together, we can help communities access safe and reliable drinking water, while also preserving the environment for future generations.

• Lead, delegate, and empower multiple project delivery teams. Oversee project delivery team performance. Select, organize and influence the performance of multi-disciplined project teams. 
• Lead the implementation of training and tools in support of service delivery.
• Provide project leadership and design review expertise to the client's projects, representing their best interests and achieving their strategic end goals.
• Be a trusted advisor to the client, applying your deep understanding of design, construction and operation of water and wastewater facilities and associated infrastructure assets.
• Lead clients through the set-up, initiation, execution, monitoring and reporting of their projects.
• Act as the key interface between Colliers Project Leaders and the Client.
• Chair project and site meetings, identify and resolve project issues and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Serve as the relationship manager role for select clients with the goal to nurture trusted relationships.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the infrastructure services business unit.
• Apply your leadership and communication skills to bring together stakeholders and project teams.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading project management mandates of varying size and scope, involving multiple stakeholders in the Water and Wastewater industry.
• A proven track record of managing the design and construction of large Water and Wastewater projects.
• Experience closing new business, winning key pursuits (incl. client interviews), and mentoring new employees.
• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Eng. and/or PMP designations are required.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• A broad written and verbal communication skill set including strong presentation, stakeholder facilitation and report writing skills.
• Effective client, stakeholder, and people management skills, matched with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of commercial, people, client and technical issues.

Approximate Base Salary Range for Role: $100,000 CAD to $145,000 CAD.

Base Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

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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