Senior Project Manager

1 week ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

Description

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 team as a Senior Project Manager with the Northern Canada team in Yellowknife.

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, emergency management recovery, 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.

Living in Yellowknife

Yellowknife the capital city of Northwest Territories is a place of opportunities for personal and professional development, the long summer days and warm community feel are one of the many reasons work-life balance truly exists here.

More information on what Yellowknife has to offer can be found at the link below:

As Colliers Project Leaders continues to pursue exciting project opportunities in Canada's North, we seek a Senior Project Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity for an aspiring professional who has gained a solid reputation in the industry and is looking to capitalize on that investment by helping us expand our presence in Yellowknife and in the Northwest Territories.

The Northwest Territories offers some of the best views of the Northern Lights, unlimited fishing, and waterways to explore, and authentic indigenous experiences accessible year-round. More information on what the Territory has to offer can be found here:

This opportunity requires someone either based in Yellowknife or willing to relocate to the area. 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 Northern Canada business unit. This position will empower and support a team of project managers and assistant project managers.

Responsibilities

Work closely with clients in the early conceptual stages of project initiation to ensure a strategic approach to project planning, setup and delivery Be a trusted advisor to the client, applying your understanding of planning, procurement, design, and construction of infrastructure Your clients will be impressed with your ability to represent their best interests regarding contractual and technical issues Your project teams will rely on your ability to manage change, communicate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, resolve issues, and deliver projects on time and on budget Demonstrate financial and business acumen Identify and escalate commercial, financial, or human resources issues to the Account Manager, Team Lead or Principal Lead programs of work and large capital projects varying in scope and complexity Delegate and oversee the delivery of multi-disciplined projects and project team performance 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 Lead the implementation of training and tools in support of service delivery Lead business development and account management activities in the north and create a culture of quality

Qualifications

A university degree in a relevant engineering, architecture, project management or construction management discipline 5 to 10 years of experience leading project management mandates of varying size and scope, involving multiple stakeholders (or a related mix of academic and practical experience) Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management models, financial management, as well as relevant codes, contract law and legislation A broad written and verbal communication skill set including strong presentation, stakeholder facilitation and report writing skills Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry subject matter experts Experience working in the North, building and nurturing long-term client relationships, and working collaboratively with local governments and First Nations is considered a strong asset Experience closing new business, winning key pursuits, and mentoring new employees Leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively influence others and resolve client, project, staff, and technical matters Demonstrated ambition and ability to develop and grow new business lines Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and adherence to quality standards Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA or other similar professional designation is considered a strong asset Proficient in MS Project, MS Word and MS Excel

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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