Project Manager

7 days ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time
Overview 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 Yukon team as a Project Manager.

We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Project Manager to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across our Northern Canada business unit.

In this role, you'll work closely with clients to provide strategic advice and have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change through projects that enhance access to housing, clean drinking water, education, and community infrastructure. Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live, while fostering opportunities for reconciliation, economic participation, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. Join us in making a tangible difference and shaping a better future for communities in the Yukon and Northern Territories.

Responsibilities
  • You seek to better the communities you work in, respect local knowledge and the customs and culture of the people you work with, including Indigenous Nations.
  • Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviours.
  • Delegate, empower and develop Assistant Project Managers (APMs) on your projects.
  • Build a personal brand based on your subject matter expertise and passion.
  • Work with a variety of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including Indigenous Governing Bodies, Indigenous Nation groups and organizations, local authorities (regional districts and municipalities), provincial government and federal government.
  • Consult directly with community leaders and Rights and Title Holders, funding partners, and design and construction professionals to plan and implement capital building and infrastructure projects.
  • Support Indigenous Nations and local authorities to develop economic prosperity through strategic land planning, land development and business development.
  • Support Indigenous Nations and local authorities to plan for emergencies and rebuild after climate-related disasters.
  • Be seen as a valued and trusted team member and a subject matter expert in contracts
  • Take ownership of project set-up, initiation, execution, monitoring and reporting, close-out, and commissioning
  • Lead and organize project teams towards a common goal and establish levels of authority and lines of communication
  • Report on project status by means of progress reports, meeting minutes, and other correspondence
  • Chair project and site meetings
  • Use your communication skills and ability to learn to understand complex technical terminology.
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients and respond to new business opportunities with support from the Business Development Team, Principal or Regional Vice President
  • Your clients trust you and rely on your knowledge, skills, and expertise to achieve their business goals and objectives.
  • Your clients are impressed with your ability to represent their best interests regarding contractual and technical challenges.
  • Your project teams rely on your ability to manage change, communicate, and coordinate between multiple partners and stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver projects on time and on budget.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 3 years of capital project experience.
  • A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, or construction management (or an equivalent).
  • Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviours.
  • Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies and experience working in a PMO environment.
  • Familiarity with building codes, contracts and regulations, construction administration, and ethics
  • Deep knowledge of various design and construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, contract law and relevant legislation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client-centric attitude.
  • Effective client and people management skills, matched with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of commercial, people, client and technical issues.
  • Demonstrates the ability to build harmonious relationships with both internal and external members of the project team.
  • Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA, or similar industry-recognized designation.
  • Preference for candidates with demonstrated experience working respectfully in cross-cultural settings, including building, and maintaining relationships with Indigenous Nations.
  • Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships and working collaboratively with Local Governments and First Nations is considered a strong 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 18,000 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.

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