Posted 24 months ago
Project Manager, Federal
@ Colliers Project Leaders
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Colliers Project Leaders is hiring a Project Manager for its Federal Government business unit to lead major capital building and infrastructure projects. The role acts as a trusted advisor to clients, representing their interests and providing technical and project leadership to the teams they oversee. The posting states a flexible work environment, a base salary of $72,158 to $103,993 CAD, and that candidates must be authorized to work in Canada full-time without visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate project management activities, including finance and contracting
- Manage and update project budgets and forecast quarterly costs
- Produce internal and external project status reports
- Coordinate consultant drawings and documentation for review
- Maintain high standards of final product quality
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of project management experience
- University degree in engineering, architecture or related field
- Strong leadership, organizational and influencing skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of MS Project, Word and Excel
- Reliability or Secret federal security clearance, or eligibility
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | PMP, P.Eng, OAA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Architecture |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Project ManagementInfrastructure AdvisoryConstruction SolutionsIPD and LeanFurnitureEquipment Planning and Move Readiness – Healthcareand FurnitureEquipment Planning and Move Readiness – Commercial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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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
Join our team as a Project Manager with the Federal Government business unit.
In this role, you’ll join our team of experts who lead major capital building and infrastructure projects. As the Project Manager you acts as a trusted advisor to our clients, representing their interests at all times to multiple stakeholders and providing technical and project leadership to the teams they oversee. Our people are not only Project Managers, they are Project Leaders who take a client centric approach to project delivery.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support senior team members in project documentation and co-ordination
- Produce internal and external project status reports
- Manage and update project budget data and reports on individual project financial statuses
- Review budget data and be able to forecast project services costs for each quarter
- Co-ordinate consultant drawings, documentation and other submissions amongst the project team for review and comments
- Assist design managers in compiling multi-discipline reports for client review
- Maintain high standards related to final product quality
- Assist with overall project performance including forecasting, costing, scheduling, and quality assurance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project management managing projects
- A university degree in engineering, architecture or other related discipline
- Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues
- 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, P.Eng., OAA designation or other industry recognized credentials are considered assets
- French/English bilingual is considered a strong asset
- Must hold or be eligible for Reliability or Secret level security clearance from the Federal Government
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.
Approximate Base Salary: $72,158 -$103,993 CAD
This base salary range represents our good faith estimate at the time of posting and is based on market benchmarks and internal equity. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and regional consideration. For most new hires, base salary falls between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. While offers above the midpoint are uncommon, they may be considered in exceptional circumstances. This approach helps ensure there is room for future salary growth within the role. In addition to base salary, the total rewards package may include annual bonus opportunities, employer RRSP contributions, comprehensive group benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account, and other benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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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.
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