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Colliers Project Leaders | Canada · 3 days ago

Assistant Project Manager - Yellowknife

Orange County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Colliers Project Leaders is a company dedicated to delivering capital project solutions that enhance communities. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to collaborate with clients and contribute to impactful projects aimed at improving quality of life through enhanced community infrastructure in Northern Canada.

ConstructionProject ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to improving the communities you work in by respecting local knowledge, customs, and the culture of the people, particularly Indigenous communities

Continuously develop delegation skills and take on increasing responsibility for leading project deliverables

Gain knowledge of Colliers’ service lines and actively promote these services to support clients effectively

Learn the essentials of building and maintaining strong client relationships

Provide project delivery support to assigned Project Managers (PMs) to ensure successful outcomes

Execute tasks in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain high standards of work

Build expertise in Assistant Project Manager responsibilities and deliverables

Support Indigenous communities in fostering economic growth through strategic land planning, land development, and business development initiatives

Assist and support various orders of government in emergency preparedness and recovery efforts after climate-related disasters

Collaborate with community leaders, stakeholders, funding partners, and design and construction professionals to plan and implement capital building and infrastructure projects

Engage with diverse client groups, including various orders of government, Indigenous groups, private enterprise, and NGO’s, across both public and private sectors

Travel to project sites and remote communities may be required on occasion

Qualification

Project coordinationTechnical certificationConstruction knowledgeClient-focused approachPMP certification interestCommunication skills

Required

Ideally 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, with exposure supporting project delivery in fields such as construction, engineering, abatement and remediation

A technical certification or diploma in Engineering or Construction (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)

Familiarity with codes, regulations, contracts, construction administration, and site inspections

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A client-focused approach with excellent customer service abilities

Experience in fostering long-term client relationships and collaborating with community governments and Indigenous groups

Preferred

Interest in attaining a PMP certification would be a valuable asset

Benefits

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

Company

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada

Our project managers don’t just deliver projects on-time and on-budget—we integrate seamlessly with in-house resources, becoming a true partner committed to client success.

Founded in 1989

Ottawa, Ontario, CAN

501-1000 employees