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Assistant Project Manager

@ Colliers Project Leaders

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for its Manitoba team to support projects in healthcare, education and commercial mixed-use environments. The role involves schedule updates, progress reports, tender and contract documents, and coordinating contractors and consultants on site. The posting states the role is full-time, with base salary set by role, level and location plus an annual bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Support project managers with schedules, progress reports and tender documents
  • Organize contractors and consultants on site
  • Attend project and site meetings and capture action items
  • Communicate between project managers and contractors, consultants and suppliers
  • Ensure activities follow the Quality Management System

Requirements summary:

  • University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or construction management, or equivalent experience
  • 1 to 3 years of project coordination experience
  • Working towards PMP designation
  • Knowledge of design-build, construction management and design-bid-build models
  • Strong MS Project, Word and Excel skills

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Employer posting date
2024-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMP
Background checksreferences
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Architecture, Construction management
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Colliers Project Leaders

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The industry calls it project management. We call it project leadership.

Full company description

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. We offer total support, whether it’s a single, one-time requirement or full management of the project from start to finish. Our approach to project management is based on a single, powerful solution: a dedicated project manager representing the facility owner on the construction site and in the boardroom. Project leadership is our business. A career with Colliers Project Leaders is your opportunity to be recognized as an industry leader. You’ll incorporate your entrepreneurial spirit, skills and passion while taking on new challenges that will help you grow. You will work with inspiring colleagues and strong leaders who will support you in your career and professional development. We'll even help you attain and maintain your PMP designation and LEED accreditation.

LinkedIn followers
28,525
People associated on LinkedIn
717
Reported office locations
  • 2720 Iris St, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Project Management
  • Real Estate
Other recorded names
  • Colliers Project Leaders
  • Colliers Project Leaders | Canada
Specialties
  • Project Management
  • Infrastructure Advisory
  • Construction Solutions
  • IPD and Lean
  • Furniture
  • Equipment Planning and Move Readiness – Healthcare
  • and Furniture
  • Equipment Planning and Move Readiness – Commercial
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Reported total investment
0

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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. We offer total support, whether it’s a single, one-time requirement or full management of the project from start to finish. Our approach to project management is based on a single, powerful solution: a dedicated project manager representing the…

FieldValue
IndustryProfessional Services
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesProject ManagementInfrastructure AdvisoryConstruction SolutionsIPD and LeanFurnitureEquipment Planning and Move Readiness – Healthcareand FurnitureEquipment Planning and Move Readiness – Commercial
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Job 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 an Assistant Project Manager with the Manitoba Team.

Our Assistant Project Managers get the opportunity work with the best in the industry and to develop their skills on a diverse range of projects that vary in scope and complexity with the Manitoba Business unit.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate experience supporting projects varying in scope and complexity with depth in building and facilities project in healthcare, education and commercial mixed-use environments.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside experienced project managers to learn the keys to client satisfaction and successful project delivery
  • Provide project support to the Project Manager(s) including schedule updates, progress reports and preparation of tender and contract documents
  • Engage in on-site organization of contractors and consultants
  • Attend project and site meetings to capture action items
  • Provide a communication path between the Project Manager(s) and contractors, consultants and suppliers
  • Provide relief support on other projects when available to do so
  • Ensure that project activities are conducted in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System

Qualifications

  • A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
  • A minimum of 1 - 3 years of project coordination experience managing projects of varying size and scope in a range of sectors including, healthcare, education and municipal/provincial
  • Actively working towards obtaining the Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.
  • Previous exposure to consultant and design management, construction contract administration and project financial an asset
  • An understanding of project delivery models, including design-build, construction management, design-bid-build
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • A results-oriented approach with the ability to take responsibility
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications

Base Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

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!

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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 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’ 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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