Senior Project Manager

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Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
In-Office
98K-135K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Consulting
The Role
Leads multiple capital building and community infrastructure projects across Northern Ontario. Responsibilities include client advisory, project delivery leadership, reporting, relationship and account management, financial forecasting, contract and change-order oversight, team mentoring, quality and safety compliance, business development, and stakeholder management. Requires extensive capital project experience, preferably in Indigenous communities, plus knowledge of construction delivery models, contracts, financial management, PMIS, scheduling, and government planning processes.
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Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.

We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.

We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:

  • Make cities more livable
  • Enhance workplaces
  • Create spaces people want to return to
  • Improve patient care
  • Deliver clean drinking water
  • Build a sustainable future

And so much more.

This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.

If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place


Your Role


In this role, you’ll join our team of experts who lead major capital building and community infrastructure projects. Working with our clients across Northern Ontario, our team is part of bringing meaningful change by delivering community infrastructure projects

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the client's projects, representing their best interests and achieving their strategic end goals.
  • Be a trusted advisor to the client, applying your deep understanding of design, construction and operation of community infrastructure.
  • Lead project teams in project status reporting tusing progress reports, meeting minutes, and other project reports.
  • Serve as the relationship manager for select clients to nurture trusted relationships.
  • Contribute to planning and growth of the infrastructure services business unit within the Northern Ontario region.
  • Lead multiple project delivery teams while ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.
  • Act as an Account Manager by developing trusted client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Coach, mentor and develop project managers and project team members.
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and best practices.
  • Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, revenue recognition and resources.
  • Manage commercial contract terms and oversee change orders.
  • Collaborate across business units and promote continuous improvement.
  • Champion Health & Safety standards.
Qualifications
  • University degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.
  • PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA or equivalent designation is an asset
  • Minimum 10 years of experience delivering capital projects in Indigenous communities, preferably in Northern Ontario
  • Previous exposure to capital planning for infrastructure development
  • Extensive client-facing experience in the delivery of related projects.
  • Led and/or significantly contributed to the preparation of RFP/Q’s, tenders and tender awards.
  • Strong working knowledge of a variety of design and construction delivery models and associated industry standard contracts.
  • Knowledge of construction methodologies, contract law and financial management.
  • Advanced knowledge of PMIS.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder and rightsholder management, and business development skills.
  • Practical understanding of provincial government planning legislation and processes.
  • The leadership skills needed to influence decisions and resolve client and project issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project).

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


Expected Compensation: $97,920 -$134,640 per year (CAD)


This compensation range represents our good-faith estimate at the time of posting, based on market benchmarks and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined considering the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and regional consideration. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.


This posting is for an existing vacancy.


Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use:We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.

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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.


We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.


Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use:

We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Skills Required

  • University degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of experience delivering capital projects in Indigenous communities, preferably in Northern Ontario
  • Previous exposure to capital planning for infrastructure development
  • Extensive client-facing experience delivering related projects
  • Experience preparing or significantly contributing to RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and tender awards
  • Strong knowledge of design and construction delivery models and industry-standard contracts
  • Knowledge of construction methodologies, contract law, and financial management
  • Advanced knowledge of project management information systems
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder and rightsholder management, and business development skills
  • Understanding of provincial government planning legislation and processes
  • Ability to influence decisions and resolve client and project issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project
  • PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA, or equivalent designation
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The Company
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Colliers Project Leaders is a Canadian professional services company that delivers advisory and project-management solutions across the built environment. It provides end-to-end leadership for capital projects, guiding clients through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy. Its mission is to advance the built environment and help communities, clients, and people succeed, with work spanning infrastructure, buildings, workplaces, healthcare, and public services.

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