Commercial Project Manager

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Miami is looking for a Commercial Project Manager to oversee contractual and commercial management for their projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in project management, with strong skills in Earned Value management and claims management. Responsibilities include addressing commercial issues, financial tracking, and ensuring contracts are adhered to. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including health plans, a 401(k), and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience.
• PMI certification is a plus but not required.
• Professional Architecture or Engineering Licensure is a plus but not required.
• Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
• Experience with claims management for design projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to cope with a demanding schedule and lead/coordinate a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project commercial and contractual issues.
• Implement Project Management systems for commercial needs.
• Oversee development of Project Scope and financial tracking.
• Oversee and approve development and management of the Project Scope WBS.
• Oversee and approve setup, implementation, and management of project financial tracking and control systems using EVM.
• Oversee development, baseline, and tracking of the Project Design Schedule.
• Develop and maintain the Project Risk Register.
• Prime Agreement management, including reporting, invoicing, and change management.
• Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including invoicing and payments.
• Interface with Design Management, Corporate Risk, and Corporate Financial Services as appropriate.
• Prepare contractual communications within required timeframes.
• Oversee Project Controls staff and project earned value assessments.
• Prepare the Monthly Commercial, Contractual and Risk Report for review.
• Ensure contract insurances and bonds are in place as per the Main Contract.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and training for subordinates.
• Contribute to the development of Company procedures and systems.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value management

Claims management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or related field

PMI certification

Professional Architecture or Engineering Licensure

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Project Manager who will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the contractual and commercial management of the project. The role would ideally be based in the cities listed but other locations where Stantec offices are will be considered.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for addressing all project commercial and contractual issues and ensuring at all times the company’s commercial and contractual position is protected and maximized.
• Responsible for ensuring the Project is commercially managed in accordance with the Stantec’s policies and procedures.
• Selection and implementation of Project Management systems to meet the commercial and design management requirements of the Project. System selection to be based on Project/Client needs as well as proactive Claims/Risk mitigation.
• Oversee and approve development and management of the Project Scope WBS.
• Oversee and approve set‑up, implementation, and management of Project financial tracking and control systems, using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Oversee and approve development, baseline, and tracking of the Project Design Schedule.
• Development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register, based on review of contract conditions, project‑specific delivery requirements, client characteristics, and other projects risks.
• Prime Agreement management, including periodic reporting, invoicing, and change management.
• Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including solicitation, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, payments, and change management.
• Proactive interface and communication with Design Management team and Discipline Leads.
• Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Risk Management, as appropriate.
• Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Financial Services, as appropriate.
• Proactive interface and communication with designated Client commercial representative, as appropriate.
• Prepare and issue contractual written communications, including change notifications, change requests, responses to claims notifications, etc. within the timeframes required by the Contract and/or required to protect Stantec’s position.
• Oversight and management of Project Controls staff, in their project function/role.
• Oversight, review, and approval of periodic Project earned value assessment, cost reporting, and cost forecasting.
• Responsible for the formulation of the Project Monthly Commercial, Contractual and Risk Report and presentation of same at the monthly Project review.
• Responsible for ensuring contract insurances and bonds are in presented in accordance with the terms of the Main Contract.
• Provide active supervision, technical support, mentoring and training for subordinates.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Company procedures and systems.
• Other duties as directed.
• Except to the extent of any restriction placed by the Project Director, full authority to take the necessary action to ensure the Position Objectives are met.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Documented management experience for Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs.
• Applied experience with Earned Value management and forecasting.
• Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
• Experience with claims management for design projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to cope with a demanding schedule and lead/coordinate a multi‑disciplinary team.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience (or equivalent).
• PMI certification is a plus but not required.
• Professional Architecture or Engineering Licensure is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or related field.

Travel

Travel will likely be 25% or less.

Benefits Summary

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.