Water PM Commercial Lead: Flexible, Profitable Projects

Stantec; Wellington; On-site; NZD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Income continuance insurance

Life insurance

Mentorship

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Management Commercial Lead for Water in New Zealand to oversee commercial success across our water projects, enabling Project Managers to deliver commercially sound outcomes for clients.

You will strengthen project management capability, provide commercial, risk and performance oversight, support proposals and contract reviews, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and delivery efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance across scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, WIP and financial metrics; work with Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Drive consistent application of Stantec’s Project Management Framework, processes, controls and procedures; identify opportunities to improve project execution and commercial performance.
• Review and approve project forecasts, EACs, revenue recognition, project plans, budgets and schedules, ensuring governance, financial controls and compliance.
• Support risk reviews, audits and distressed projects; coordinate corrective actions and provide guidance on high-risk or first-of-a-kind projects.
• Partner with Business Leaders on pricing strategies, forecasting, budgeting, go/no-go decisions, commercial risk, change management and overall project performance.
• Support key bids and proposals by reviewing scope, deliverables, risk, commercial requirements and pricing, ensuring opportunities are achievable and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to Project Managers, Project Leaders and Project Controls teams; including resource allocation, capability development, succession planning and performance feedback.
• Lead PM forums, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and consistent use of project management tools, systems and processes.
• Work closely with Business Leaders, Project Managers and teams across disciplines, as well as Finance, Legal and other corporate functions, to resolve issues and enable effective project delivery.
• Support client relationships, cross-business-line collaboration, business development and industry engagement, while maintaining a strong focus on client service and delivering successful project outcomes.

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Management Commercial Lead for Water in New Zealand to oversee commercial success across our water projects, enabling Project Managers to deliver commercially sound outcomes for clients.

You will strengthen project management capability, provide commercial, risk and performance oversight, support proposals and contract reviews, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and delivery efficiency.