Job Description:

Assistant Project Manager

Job Location(s)

US-RI-Providence

Overview

At Project Leaders, a division of Colliers Engineering & Design, we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting Project Managers with the active management of design, construction, and closeout phases of commercial and/or educational building projects in the New England region, but primarily in RI, to ensure the success of investors, owners, and occupants.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers with complex building projects from start to finish (pre-design through construction)- on time and on budget
• Build relationships and execute tasks as assigned.


• Understand the project management process and know the various processes practiced by the architects, engineers, and other consultants.


• Assist with the building process and ensure the clients' goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders. Support, assess, and organize projects related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality and progress as well as process change orders.


• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering, and constructability.


• Assist with or monitor project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management.


• At least 10 years of experience in the building design / construction, architecture, and/or engineering field


• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation


• Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction and FF&E process


• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables


• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects


• Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset


• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively influence others and resolve client, project and technical issues


• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills


• Proficient in MS Project, Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel


• Enthusiastic and passionate about your career

What We Offer

At Project Leaders, a division of Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates select exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!