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Assistant Project Manager - Federal Projects

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Colliers

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Ottawa

AI generated summary

  • You need 2 years in real property infrastructure, a relevant degree, construction support experience, strong communication skills, MS Project, Word, Excel proficiency, and eligible for Secret clearance.
  • You will plan, coordinate, and manage project activities, maintain project systems, review costs and schedules, and prepare progress reports on status and expenditures.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience supporting real property infrastructure
  • A university or college degree/diploma in engineering, preferably with a background in engineering, architecture or related discipline
  • Experience assisting with construction activities, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule and budget
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
  • PMP designation or other industry recognized credentials are considered assets
  • Must hold or be eligible for Secret level security clearance from the Federal Government

Responsibilities

  • Support with planning and coordinating project management activities including financial, planning and contracting aspects
  • Working with a variety of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
  • Assisting with formulating and managing project plans
  • Maintaining various systems for the management and control of the project in a manner compatible with client standards, and security protocol for project staff and records management system
  • Reviewing and updating project costs and schedules
  • Preparing project progress reports on project status, project schedules, project expenditures and impending actions to be undertaken

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager?

The main responsibilities include supporting planning and coordinating project management activities, maintaining project management systems, reviewing project costs and schedules, and preparing project progress reports.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A university or college degree/diploma in engineering or a related discipline, along with 2 years of experience supporting real property infrastructure, are required. Strong computer skills and interpersonal abilities are also necessary.

Is prior experience with federal projects required?

While prior experience with federal projects is beneficial, it is not explicitly required as long as candidates have relevant experience in supporting real property infrastructure.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program to help enhance your skills.

What is the expected work environment?

The work environment is flexible, fostering collaboration and inclusion among team members.

Do I need to hold a PMP designation to apply?

While a PMP designation or other industry-recognized credentials are considered assets, they are not mandatory to apply for the position.

Will there be opportunities to volunteer?

Yes, the role includes a paid volunteer day to encourage community involvement.

Is security clearance needed for this position?

Yes, candidates must hold or be eligible for Secret level security clearance from the Federal Government.

Do you offer onboarding for new employees?

Yes, a comprehensive onboarding experience is provided for new employees to help them integrate into the team.

How does the company approach diversity and inclusion?

Colliers Project Leaders values diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where all team members feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences.

Colliers

Accelerating Success

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, our 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 28 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.5 billion and $98 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn.