Project Development Assistant Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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 Senior Manager - Project Controls.

This is a leadership opportunity that will enable the right candidate to grow a service business that aligns with their own personal and cultural values and reflects the needs of the communities that we serve.We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Senior Manager, Project Controls, to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across the country. 

In this role, you’ll work closely to develop internal teams and with clients to provide strategic advice and have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live. Join us in making a tangible difference and shaping a better future for our country. 

Our approach goes beyond the project to the people – who are the heart of it all.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Business Unit staff, including developing standards, delivering training, and identifying internal expertise. 

• Provide leadership and mentorship on your projects, including delivering training, leading project meetings, solving complex challenges, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring every project stays on track and delivers results. 

• Act as a trusted partner, applying your expertise in project controls to help our clients to navigate the complexities of capital projects, delivering results that align with their vision. 

• Build lasting relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and relationship manager for key clients, nurturing partnerships that drive mutual success. 

• Be accountable for client satisfaction and embrace a client-centric attitude. 

• Maintain contact with existing and prospective clients and respond to business development and sales opportunities with support from the Business Development Team, Principal or Regional Vice President. 

• Work with and advise a variety of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including local authorities, provincial government, federal government, agencies, and private sector clients. 

• Support the Principal(s) and/or Regional Vice President in performance management and recruitment activities to ensure the team is performing optimally and accomplishing its goals. 

• Establish a presence in the Colliers community (local and online). 

• A minimum of six years of experience leading a team of project controllers (or other practitioners) in the delivery of professional services. 

• Previous experience and aptitude in a leadership or people management role, providing oversight to a multidisciplinary team. 

• A university degree or diploma in business administration, commerce, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or comparable degree (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience). 

• Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues. 

• Strong knowledge of all project controls disciplines, various project management models, financial management, and relevant standards. 

• A strong desire to grow the business presence in the project controls space and expand the team to meet company growth targets. 

• Clear understanding of a professional services business model, including workforce composition strategies. 

• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA, or similar industry-recognized designation is considered a strong asset. 

• Preference for candidates with Transit industry experience. 

• Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships is considered a strong asset. 

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.

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: