Project Manager - Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Calgary is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects across various sectors, including Healthcare and Education. This role involves direct management of large project aspects to ensure client satisfaction and quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably with a professional designation or PMP. Stantec offers diverse benefits and a collaborative work environment aimed at innovative design.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large complex projects in Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Aviation, Transportation, Education, and Justice.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management.
• Professional designation and/or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage complex projects to achieve client satisfaction.
• Update project financials and manage budgeting.
• Communicate effectively with clients to evaluate needs.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in project management, architecture, engineering, interior design, or related field

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and innovative, sustainable approach help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Your Opportunity

Our Alberta offices are seeking Project Managers with experience managing complex projects – Healthcare, Defense, Commercial, Retail, Aviation, Transportation, Education, and Justice – to join our multidisciplinary team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project/Practice Management

• Directly manage aspects of large and complex projects to achieve client satisfaction, quality deliverables, schedule, and budgeting objectives.
• Work with our Project Team and Partners to create and execute project execution plans, including work plans, resource plans, risk management plans, etc.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational aspects of projects and scope.
• Assume responsibilities (in partnership with the assigned principal) for technical and design excellence.
• Ensure project documents, including contracts and additional service requests, are approved and filed in accordance with Stantec processes and procedures.

Project Accounting

• Update project financials on a regular basis (weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly) using Stantec’s proprietary tools.
• Manage project budget and schedule, including tracking and reporting of team hours and expenses.
• Determine appropriate revenue/gross margin recognition and analyze bill rates and utilization targets for project teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables and collection of invoices.

Communications

• Facilitate and hold regular team and client meetings.
• Keep project team well informed of changes and updates.
• Deliver engaging, formative, well‑organized presentations both verbally and in writing.
• Resolve and/or escape issues in a timely fashion.
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information.

Teamwork

• Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivate team to work together efficiently.
• Mitigate team conflict and communication challenges.
• Consistently acknowledge and appreciate team members and their contributions.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members, peers, and clients.
• Plan and facilitate team activities that promote Stantec’s Safer Together Program.

Technical Understanding

• Possess general understanding of core and shell and interiors design and construction.
• Possess an understanding of Stantec capabilities.
• Regularly seek continuing education opportunities to increase knowledge base.

Client Management

• Manage day‑to‑day client interaction – evaluate and manage client expectations.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and develop lasting relationships with clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and deliver value‑added services.
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectives.

Business Development

• Identify business development and additional service opportunities for all Stantec disciplines as they relate to a specific project, program, or client.
• Engage in proposal efforts, including completing project scoping and pricing.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience managing large complex projects – Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Aviation, Transportation, Education, and Justice.
• Demonstrated experience in Alternative Project Delivery models.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Professional designation and/or PMP preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor or Master’s degree in project management, architecture, engineering, interior design, or related field.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization

1442 Buildings-CA Alberta-Calgary AB

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time