Assistant Project Manager - Federal Projects

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 Ottawa region with our Federal Government business unit.

In this role, you’ll support experienced project managers and get the opportunity to sharpen your skills on diverse range of projects varying in scope and complexity. You will hone your project management skills by contributing to various projects from commercial buildings and fit-ups, heritage restoration, high security facilities.

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, all while growing within your role!  

• Provide project support to Project Managers by managing schedule updates, maintaining project controls, developing progress reports and preparing tender and contract documents
• You will be a communication link between the Project Manager, client and other stakeholders
• Working with a variety of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Assisting with formulating and managing project plans 
• Maintaining various systems for the management and control of the project in a manner compatible with client standards, and security protocol for project staff and records management system
• Reviewing and updating project costs and schedules

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in project coordination, project management or construction management field
• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience assisting with construction activities, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule and budget
• Must hold or be eligible for Secret level security clearance from the Federal Government
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• PMP designation or other industry recognized credentials are considered assets

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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