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About You:
You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.

If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!

About Us:
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.

Real estate can have an enormous 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.

We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.

Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too: Avison Young was awarded the prestigious America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022, presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc. We’re proud to be regularly recognized for our team, services and culture and our team members enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefit programs. Through our customized work options, we give our people the flexibility to create a work environment that puts their overall well-being first. After all, we are powered by people.

Assist Project Managers so that they can efficiently manage multiple projects.  Provide project support from design through completion of construction, including project organization.  Interact with all project team members as necessary to perform duties and to keep all parties informed and project information organized. Independently lead aspects of the projects including meetings, minutes, cost control, furniture, move, IT/AV, etc. Assist with Project close out.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Support in formulating project budgets and schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of RFP packages for service providers and consultants.
• Facilitate design procedures in adherence to approved timelines.
• Convey project particulars to client teams as required.
• Offer suggestions and strategies to help ensure projects stay within the budget.
• Liaise with clients regarding budget, schedule, and potential risks.
• Support in nurturing client relationships.
• Cooperate in resolving project-related issues.
• Aid in ensuring timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and suggesting strategy modifications.
• Support in reviewing and approving monthly payments to contractors and vendors.
• Help oversee the project closeout process.
• Contribute to the mentorship of project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for new projects.
• Aid in the development of internal project tracking and documentation procedures.
• Assist in maintaining project records in line with company standards.
• Attend industry events and engage in networking.
• Support in fostering relationships with consultants, vendors, and industry professionals.

• 1-2 years of project management experience
• 0-2 years of construction experience
• 0-2 years of lab experience
• 2-5 years of lab planning experience
• 2-3 years of relocation experience 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project, and Smart Sheet
• AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to read and comprehend architectural and engineering plans
• Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post secondary degree in business, architectural, engineering, or related field
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to rent a car if needed to travel to sites not accessible by public transportation.

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.  We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. 

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY! 

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