Associate Project Manager

Altus Group•Edmonton, AB

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Altus Group is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Development Advisory division, based in the Edmonton office. In this role, the Associate Project Manager will work closely with the project management team to coordinate and manage resources for small-scale projects. The primary goal is to ensure the delivery of agreed-upon results on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations and corporate standards. The position involves undertaking all aspects of project management services for single or relatively small and standard projects, managing both internal and external teams, and preparing project proposals and briefs. The role also includes converting project purpose into a project plan, managing resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and cash flow. The Associate Project Manager will produce quality programs, monthly update reports, review contract documentation for risk mitigation, conduct stakeholder analyses, and proactively identify project risks. Client relationship management, including leading project/site update meetings, is also a key aspect. Additionally, the role provides administrative support by managing electronic project filing and archiving.

Requirements

Diploma of Collegial studies required; field of study in: Project Management / Construction Management/ Architectural Technician / Engineering Technician required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
General understanding of residential/commercial/civil developments projects throughout the full development lifecycle
Functional Knowledge in Project Management & Construction Management, such as project management skills required with knowledge and understanding of commercial and contractual issues
Competent project management skills required with good knowledge and understanding of commercial and contractual issues
Excellent client relationship skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients
Organizational and detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business

Responsibilities

With PM oversight, undertake all aspects of project management services for a single client / relatively small and standard project(s) by managing both internal and external teams
Prepare project proposals / briefs and answer client questions
Convert project purpose into project plan - plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables & micro-deliverables using appropriate software and PM methods
Manage / control resources, scheduling, documentation, budget and cash flow management of the project
Produce quality programs, monthly update reports (advising on design, schedule, risk, change and cost and highlighting areas of concern and conflict) and review contract documentation for risk mitigation purposes
Conduct stakeholder analyses, analyze strengths and weaknesses in order to develop management strategies and proactively identity project risks
Reviews and verifies that all project documentation has been issued and filed in accordance with PMA standards
With PM oversight, lead project/ site update meetings and answer client questions on small simple projects
Manage the electronic project filing and archiving process in accordance with PMA standards to ensure records are available for future reference

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Incentive and bonus plans
Total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being
Investment in professional learning
Access to Altus Intelligence Academy (over 150,000 hours of learning content)
Flexible work model (Activity-Based Work model)
Mentorship from the best and brightest in CRE
Access to the best data sets, tools and technology in the industry
High level of accountability balanced with our Take What You Need unlimited vacation program
Leaders who are invested in well-being & performance