Bilingual Project Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

Do you want to be part of our successful Real Estate team supporting top clients for
Turner & Townsend in Ottawa? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking
Bilingual Project Manager to work in our growing team.

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.

That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced
Bilingual Project Manager with 4 years post-graduate experience, looking for the next step, or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment and looking to join a growing and dynamic team.

Job Description:

Provide administrative support to project & cost management teams.
Able to work under strict deadlines.
Liaising with project stakeholders during preconstruction stages and ensuring internal systems reflect status of project.
Assist project managers with creating Purchase Orders for new vendors before commencement of deliverables.
Track project status' throughout construction stages and associated costs to assist Project Managers for appropriate value projects.
Assist project managers with producing weekly project progress reports.
Assist project management team with closing out projects following completion of deliverables.
Assist project managers in developing technical documents.
Ability to present in meetings.
Liaison between cross functional business units.
Maintain/record, distribute meeting minutes and actions items.

Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French/English.
Strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to maintain balance among multiple priorities, with excellent attention to detail and quality delivery.
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including clients, staff, board members, external partners/vendors.
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving using a solutionoriented mindset.
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to effectively work independently.
Proven time management skills.

Education / Experience:

Ability to obtain security clearance
Experience and applied knowledge in Project Coordination/Administration is preferred.
Relevant Bachelor's degree or diploma level qualification is an advantage.
The ability to build effective relationships and work in a team. Comfortable working alongside the client.
The ability to provide sound and effective recommendations on issues associated with administering projects.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request
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