Project Management Office Coordinator

A Canadian leader in architecture and design, Lemay has experienced dramatic growth and exciting transformation over the past few years.  

At Lemay, we believe in the unique value of design to create open and meaningful spaces to grow. We are committed to approaching each design challenge with curiosity, invention, and a generous spirit to discover unexpected possibilities. We are a trans-disciplinary team of change-makers who create planet-friendly spaces for users and communities.  

We are proud of our team's diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, indigenous status, sexual orientation, physical limitations, gender identity and age. We are committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all members of our team so that everyone feels respected and valued.  

Our main goal is to design meaningful spaces that improve the lives of the people who use them. 

Are you known for your strong sense of organization and pursuit of continuous improvement? Do you thrive in creative environments and want to put your entrepreneurial instincts to good use? Do you have both practical and theoretical experience managing major projects? Then you might be the Project Management Office (PMO) Coordinator we are looking for to join Lemay’s Project Management Office. 

What you will accomplish with us

• Ensure that all Lemay projects respect the Lemay PMO’s standards; 

• Monitor project compliance with Global Project Life Cycle and business rules; 

• Validate initial project planning with project managers and directors;  

• Support project data entry using Lemay’s project management tools; 

• Promote the adoption of project management tools; 

• Facilitate the implementation of a standard PM methodology; 

• Monitor project’s health indicators (CPI, SPI, margin variation, ratios) and report any issues, deviations and risks throughout the project; 

• Ensure that a recovery action plan is put in place for review by the PMO to address project variance and mitigate risk;  

• Support monthly project review meeting and ensure lessons learned are shared with the PMO; 

• Support and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure a healthy project management; 

• Support the Market/Region Directors; 

• Participate in PMO initiatives related to strategy implementation and continuous improvement; 

• Support Project Managers and Projects Directors, on project documentation, follow up on scope; 

• Contribute for constant support on schedules, allocations updates; 

• Organize, and document project meetings; 

• Facilitate communications with stakeholders (internal and external) by providing admin support and data entry. 

What you’ll need 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration or Administration or Architecture

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a field related to architecture (interior design, urbanism, urban planning, engineering or construction); 

• PMP certification or post-graduate studies in project management (a strong asset); 

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (strong asset) ;

• Long-term vision & passion for continuous improvement; 

• Team spirit, ability to rally stakeholders around business decisions; 

• Ability to mobilize leadership; 

• Critical thinking & rigour; 

• Excellent communication skills in both French & English. 

What we offer  

Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages: 

• Competitive salary;  

• Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance); 

• $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP); 

• Payment of membership fees to your professional association;  

• A minimum of three (3) weeks vacation; 

• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day; 

• Hybrid and remote work policy at all times; 

• Summer schedule and flexible hours all year round; 

• Social activities throughout the year;  

• Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy); 

• Onboarding paired with a colleague; 

• Online training platforms and gym in some offices; 

• Telemedicine platform; 

• Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes. 

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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