Senior Project Manager - Indigenous Projects

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

Partner with us to foster an environment where business grows, and people are empowered! We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Senior Project Manager - Indigenous Projects committed to leading projects, building relationships and empowering teams across our Alberta business unit.

By working closely to build relationships with Indigenous Nations and government partners, you will provide strategic advice and solutions, and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance access to housing, clean drinking water, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure.

Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live while fostering opportunities for reconciliation, economic participation, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. Join us in building partnerships founded on culturally sensitive engagement, respect and friendship in Alberta and across Western Canada.

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

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Lead and Account Manager to grow and nurture client accounts and relationships with Indigenous Nations and their infrastructure projects.

Cultivate, direct, and seek opportunities to grow your accounts across Alberta.

Oversee your business unit’s operational objectives, including quality, commercial/financial, people, and culture.

Drive collaboration, identify opportunities and develop innovative strategies to expand services in the local market to achieve annual growth targets.

Collaborate with leaders from other business units to secure new opportunities and optimize resource allocation.

Use your leadership skills, to demonstrate company values and cultural behaviours, delegate to and empower project delivery teams, and build a personal brand.

Contribute and lead the growth of the business unit by growing sales inside existing accounts and new accounts.

Advocate for client satisfaction and embrace a client-centric attitude.

Prepare and deliver presentations to individuals and communities. Attend conferences, project meetings, and industry-related events.

Foster, guide, and grow a portfolio of Indigenous projects.

Qualifications

A strong desire to grow our business presence in the local market and meet company growth targets.

Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships and working collaboratively with Indigenous governing bodies. Experience working with First Nations and local authorities in Alberta is considered a strong asset.

5 years or more of project management experience involving Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous organizations, or local, provincial, or federal governments.

An established network of industry contacts and relationships within the region as well as involvement with applicable regional industry and trade associations.

Knowledge of various types of construction methodologies, project management models, financial management, building codes, contract law, and/or relevant legislation.

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

Effective written and verbal communication skills complemented by adept presentation, organizational, and analytical abilities.

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

A strong sense of community and involvement in local community boards and associations.

Travel required.

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 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.

Regular Full-Time