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Job Title


Associate Project Manager


Company : BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited


Location : Ottawa, Ontario


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at Summary The Associate Project Manager plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget and requirements. At this position level: Projects are typically of moderate complexity, risk and exposure. Key Duties & Responsibilities Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects. At this level, projects managed are typically of low complexity, risk and exposure. In collaboration with project concerned parties, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements. Develops and implements project plans. Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines. Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans. Monitors project delivery against timelines and ensures timely completion. Oversees the activities of project team members and monitors project task completion. Communicates project status to relevant concerned parties. Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and requirements, and complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements. Client Relationship Management Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients. Responsible for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Urgent Project Requirements Project will be initiated immediately; Project manager works with the operations team to identify and collect requirements. Start an immediate risk assessment, cost estimates, and kick off meeting with all concerned parties as an introduction and forecast of next steps. Funding is generally completed on the fly; a good understanding of benchmarking, and/or current industry costs to provide budgets to the client. Able to work independently on challenges to ensure the project keeps moving. Understands the importance of a regular cadence of communication. Navigate the clients organization, to capture who should be engaged and when for project updates. Schedule updates, risks, and opportunity updates. Knowledge & Skills Required Community college diploma preferably in architectural technology, construction technology, engineering technology or equivalent work experience. 1 to 3 years of project management work experience; or 5 to 7 years of project coordination work experience. Project management proven ability and experience in delivering projects on-time, on-budget, within specifications and in-compliant with all requirements including but not limited to regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements. Project Budget management proven ability and experience in developing and managing budgets. Project risk mitigation and management proven ability and experience in mitigating and managing project risks. Communication strong communication, influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills. Relationship building proven ability and experience in building and maintaining effective relationships. Client management proven ability and experience in managing client relationships and expectations. Client service orientation strong client service orientation. Project team leadership proven ability and experience in project team leadership. Vendor management proven ability and experience in managing vendor performance. Quality continuous improvement and quality mindset with a desire to incorporate best practices and technologies to optimize program delivery and deliver value to the client. Computer proficiency proficient in MS Office and able to quickly learn new applications. High sense of urgency; able to create project schedules independently; ability to create class D estimates without consultant support. Strong multitasking abilities and understanding of the construction industry. Able to differentiate reporting to executives and team members; create business cases for funding with clear information to secure approvals. Goal oriented and capable of implementing creative solutions. Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation One or more of the following, an asset: Project Management Institute Accreditation, in progress. LEED certification; in progress. Construction Administration Certificate BGIS is committed to diversity and inclusion as a key business driver and maintains a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr