Project Manager

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work within the Project Management team at Avison Young. The role will be working directly with two Principals. The successful candidate must possess strong administration and task management skills, exhibit excellent organizational skills, demonstrate an eye for detail, and must thrive in a fast-pace, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Sr. Project Managers on projects and assignments
• Proactively manage project-related issues with clients and keep internal team apprised of updates and shifts in timeline on a weekly basis
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects
• Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions
• Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PjM technology as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge.
• Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s. Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation in compliance with internal governance and client audit requirements
• Comply with all Avison Young policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience and education
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, SharePoint document management
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, and Scheduling in order to fully understand project implications based on minimal conceptual information
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to provide excellent service to executive-level external and internal client stakeholders
• Organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage to several key-point metrics consistently and successfully.
• Advanced proficiency in preparation and tracking of project budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to impact and influence to achieve desired project outcomes
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Ability to proactively identify, mitigate, and track project risks
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Valid Driver’s License
• PMP, accreditation is an asset

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving