Job Description

Overview:
At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x93 to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting \xe2\x80\x93 improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.


Your role


To be successful in this role you will bring a wealth of experience leading projects and be able to demonstrate a portfolio varying in scope and complexity with depth in project delivery focusing on building and facility projects with a focus on institutional, healthcare, and education environments. Ideally you will have experience working as an owner\xe2\x80\x99s representative or in a professional services environment in a range of sectors. We are hiring top talent for many roles in 2023 in both our Montr\xc3\xa9al and Qu\xc3\xa9bec offices! Responsibilities:

• Develop strong client relationships and act as the client\xe2\x80\x99s single point of contact throughout the project to achieve the client\xe2\x80\x99s strategic goals and aspirations
• Lead program of work and large capital projects, varying in size, scope and complexity
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded on all projects and the client\xe2\x80\x99s best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues
• Lead client and project meetings. Manage multiple stakeholders and communication streams
• Regularly reporting on project status by means of schedule updates, meeting minutes, financial records and other reports
• Provide oversight and leadership to the change management process, payment certificates and other contract or project related administrative documents
• Oversee the control of project related documents and deliver all work in accordance with our Quality Management System and procedures

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Project Leader, representing owners in the delivery of building development and capital improvement projects for education and other institutional clients - municipal/provincial, social infrastructure
• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or quantity surveying (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
• Deep knowledge of various design and construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation
• Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies
• Effective leadership and organization skills, matched with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client and technical issues
• A proven track record of delivering project from the concept development stage straight through to occupancy and warranty reviews
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both French and English
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
• ASP card
• P. Eng. or PMP designation would be an asset, other designations are welcome

Don\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re not looking for \xe2\x80\x9cperfect matches.\xe2\x80\x9d We\xe2\x80\x99re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but don\xe2\x80\x99t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s 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 professional 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\xe2\x80\x99 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.