Assistant Project Manager, Infrastructure Services

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we de liver 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 with the Southern Ontario Business Unit.

In this role, you will get the opportunity to work with the best in the industry and to develop your skills on a diverse range of projects that vary in scope and complexity. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your experience by supporting projects in a variety of sectors including civil infrastructure.

Leadership

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviours
• Displayprofessional curiosity and proactive leadership
• Progressively develop delegation skills
• Progress on leading project deliverables
• Serve as an orientation buddy to new APM's
  
  

Growth

• Lean about all our service lines
• Learn keys to client relationship building
  
  

Quality

• Develop expertise in deliverables
• On-site organization of contractors and consultants
  
  

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in civil engineering, architecture, construction management or project management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Must be able to commute to various locations based on projects assigned to such as London, Sarnia, Kent, Chatham
• Self-motivation, initiative and an eagerness to learn and contribute to meeting project deliverables
• 2+ years 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
• in project management consulting supporting with 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
• Recent experience delivering projects in the civil infrastructure sector is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration or project financials is an asset
• 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 designation, PMP and LEED accreditation would be an asset
  
  

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.

Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.

Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.