Project Manager - Institutional Buildings

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we de liver 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 a Project Manager to join our Alberta Business Unit. In this role, you will lead a diverse range of major capital building and infrastructure projects across the province, working alongside a talented team of industry experts.

You will leverage your project management expertise to oversee projects of varying sizes and complexity. These include large-scale developments for higher education institutions—such as student housing and academic buildings—civic facilities including libraries, police and fire stations, recreational complexes, and multi-stakeholder initiatives for provincial and federal entities as well as Crown corporations.

This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to drive the growth of our business in a way that aligns with both your personal values and the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead multiple high-performing project teams, driving excellence in project delivery and cultivating a collaborative, empowered team culture. Shape and influence multidisciplinary teams to exceed client expectations.
• Provide strategic project leadership, guiding clients through every phase—from initial setup to execution and into operations, ensuring success at every step.
• Act as a trusted partner, applying your expertise in design, construction, and operations to help our institutional clients from higher education institutions, municipalities, and provincial/federal ministries, to navigate the complexities of large capital projects, delivering results that align with their vision.
• Be the key connector with your leadership and communication skills, bringing together diverse teams to deliver outstanding, community-focused projects that leave a lasting legacy.
• Lead from the front in project and site meetings, solving complex challenges, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring every project stays on track and delivers results.
• Build lasting relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and relationship manager for key clients, nurturing partnerships that drive mutual success.
• Shape the future of our business, contributing to the strategic growth of our business unit and helping us expand our impact in the industry.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven track record with 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within large-scale building and infrastructure projects, demonstrating your ability to lead complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Deep expertise in design, construction, and operations, with a strong understanding of how to navigate the challenges of institutional projects across sectors like education, civic, and infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent designation is highly valued, demonstrating your commitment to professional excellence.
• Expert in client and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence key decision-makers and resolve a variety of challenges, whether commercial, technical, or interpersonal, while maintaining focus on project objectives and ensuring smooth coordination.
• Educational background in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field showcasing your strong foundation in project management, design, and construction principles.
• Proven success in business development, with experience closing new deals, winning high-profile projects, and confidently leading client interviews.
  
  

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.

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 professionals 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.