Senior Program Manager - Large Multidisciplinary Projects

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team leads complex programs across Canada and beyond, uniting architecture, engineering and project controls to deliver high‑performing outcomes. This senior project management role sits at the center of that mission, overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins and risk on major programs exceeding tens of millions.

You’ll mentor teams and drive profitability while maintaining client alignment and effective governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in project management, architecture, or engineering.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience managing large scale complex projects.
• 7+ years as a program/project manager with an architectural–engineering firm preferred.
• Professional designation and/or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across a portfolio of major multidisciplinary projects and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Act as a senior advisor to project teams and leadership on delivery strategy and risk.
• Accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations on large projects.
• Oversee integrated teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls for coordinated delivery.
• Manage development and review of major project proposals, including scope and fee development.
• Monitor project performance and support teams in addressing cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Mentor and develop project team members across major project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial acumen

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in PM/Architecture/Engineering

PMP preferred

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team leads complex programs across Canada and beyond, uniting architecture, engineering and project controls to deliver high‑performing outcomes. This senior project management role sits at the center of that mission, overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins and risk on major programs exceeding tens of millions.

You’ll mentor teams and drive profitability while maintaining client alignment and effective governance.