Assistant Project Manager

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 an Assistant Project Manager in the Atlantic business unit!

In this role, you will get the opportunity to work with experienced project managers and get the opportunity to sharpen your skills on diverse range of projects varying in scope and complexity across Newfoundland and Labrador. You will hone your project management skills by contributing to various projects from commercial buildings and fit-ups, social organizations, infrastructure, water and wastewater as well as a variety of projects within municipalities and Indigenous communities.  

Take a positive approach to your work and enjoy learning and contributing new ideas and solutions. Build strong relationships with your teammates and project stakeholders. 

• Work alongside experienced project managers, learning key skills to meeting client satisfaction and successful project delivery
• Provide project support to Project Managers by managing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports and preparing tender and contract documents
• Provide a communication path between the Project Manager and other project stakeholders
• Attend various project meetings, capturing accurate action items and key decisions in meeting minutes
• Engage in on-site organization of contractors and consultants
• Participate in on-site inspections across Newfoundland and Labrador
• Ensure that project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System
• Provide relief support to other Assistant Project Managers or Project Managers, when available to do so

• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management or project management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration or project financials is an asset 
• 1-2 years of experience in project management consulting supporting the delivery of projects in areas such as construction, engineering or architecture (previous experience can include summer work terms, co-operative education programs or internships)
• An overall general understanding of current construction practices including an understanding of project delivery models, including design-build, construction management, design-bid-build is an asset
• Self-motivation, initiative and an eagerness to learn and contribute to meeting project deliverables
• A results-oriented approach with the ability to take responsibility
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• A results-oriented approach with the ability to take action and responsibility
• Exceptional detail orientation, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines and client expectations
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• CAPM, LEED or other relevant industry accreditation is considered a strong asset. (you will be asked to work towards obtaining the Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) through the Project Management Institute)

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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