Project Manager

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable architecture and engineering is seeking an experienced Professional Architect to manage architectural projects and lead project teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of design and management experience, proficiency in project management, and a strong understanding of architectural standards. This full-time position is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and emphasizes leadership, negotiation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience within design and management.
• Thorough understanding of accessibility codes and life-safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex tasks on medium to large size projects.
• Lead the client and project team to ensure project design meets expectations.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and motivate project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity

You will work with some general guidance and direction from a Senior Designer or Architect as needed. You will be developing elevations, sections, 3D renderings and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting on innovative and creative new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing complex tasks on medium to large size projects.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
• Keeps the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables and understands the limits of the decision-making responsibilities of the role and respects the boundaries of the Principal in Charge’s responsibilities.
• Leads the client and project team to assure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.
• Assists in the negotiation and development of project agreements.
• Develops and manages project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.
• Mentors Assistant Project Managers and motivates project teams.
• Assures that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented.
• Leads project coordination and owner / site meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
• Manages and tracks change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
• Works with Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.
• Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Capable of simultaneously supporting one or more Principal’s in Charge on multiple projects.
• Thorough understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Takes direction well, however proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction.
• Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team player with the client, entire project team and contractor.
• Effective negotiator and communicator.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 8yrs of related work experience within design and management.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Location:

Primary Location: Canada | NB | Moncton

Organization: BC-1401 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16 / 06 / 2025 12 : 06 : 53

Req ID: REQ250001WW