Senior Project Manager — Mission-Critical Data Centers

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

Group RRSP / retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, fast-paced design projects at the forefront of mission critical technology. The ideal candidate collaborates with clients, consultants, engineers, architects, and leadership to deliver resilient data center facilities and enable long-term career growth within the firm.

The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and a track record of managing budgets and schedules across

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale building projects.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and organization of multidisciplinary project teams for design, production, and document delivery.
• Manage the design of robust, resilient mission critical and data center facilities, ensuring reliability and operational continuity.
• Execute projects in accordance with Page and Owner protocols and procedures.
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges quickly and effectively.
• Serve as a primary client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Coordinate with consultants, internal team members, contractors, and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide project team members to support professional growth and project success.
• Participate in fee development, proposal preparation, and scope definition.
• Monitor project budgets, codes, jurisdictional requirements, and approval processes.
• Oversee financial tracking, administrative tasks, and project documentation.
• Champion quality control and ensure consistency across all project phases.
• Represent the firm confidently in meetings, presentations, and public settings.
• Travel occasionally within the United States for site visits and client or team coordination.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Revit

PMP certification

Education

Architecture or Engineering degree

15+ years of experience leading complex projects

5+ years of project management

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, fast-paced design projects at the forefront of mission critical technology. The ideal candidate collaborates with clients, consultants, engineers, architects, and leadership to deliver resilient data center facilities and enable long-term career growth within the firm.

The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and a track record of managing budgets and schedules across