Northern Transportation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Yukon/NWT seeks a Project Manager to lead municipal and transportation infrastructure projects. You will guide planning through design, construction, and occupancy, coordinating a team of professionals across disciplines to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, safety, and client relations, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to business development in a northern context.

Qualifications

• PMP designation is an asset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with clients, team members and contractors.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal or transportation engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple infrastructure projects as a PM, overseeing scope, schedule, budget and stakeholder communications.
• Lead planning, feasibility, design and contract administration for public and private sector clients.
• Mentor junior staff and multidisciplinary teams on transportation and municipal projects.
• Oversee project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.
• Promote safety cultures, conduct plan reviews and inspections.
• Lead business development, client relationships and proposal development.

Skills

Project Leadership

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Safety culture

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

Diploma in Construction Management

Job description

Stantec in Yukon/NWT seeks a Project Manager to lead municipal and transportation infrastructure projects. You will guide planning through design, construction, and occupancy, coordinating a team of professionals across disciplines to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, safety, and client relations, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to business development in a northern context.