Healthcare & Higher Ed Project Leader

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation 10–20 days

Paid sick leave benefits

Job summary

Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage healthcare and higher education projects on behalf of owners. Travel to client sites for onsite supervision is required, across various stages from conceptual planning through design and construction.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and contracts, assemble project teams via RFPs, and coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to meet goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of building MEP & FP systems.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding and experience of Lean Construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
• Collect project specific site information to effectively organize resources.
• Develop strategic conceptual program aligned with schedule and budget with client.
• Assemble project team via RFPs, recommend awards, and negotiate contracts as needed.
• Manage project team during design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Provide day-to-day oversight, coordination, and communication with client and team.
• Review design for adherence to schedule, budget, logistics, and regs.
• Manage complex institutional and multi-stakeholder requirements.
• Develop, track, update, forecast, and maintain schedule and budget.
• Administer contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
• Anticipate issues and guide major project decisions to support goals.
• Coordinate commissioning and financial close out efforts.
• Develop and maintain respect and confidence of the project team.

Skills

Plan & specs reading

MEP & FP systems

Preconstruction & development

Contract negotiation

Budget analysis

MS Office & scheduling

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Lean Construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

10+ years experience

Job description

Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage healthcare and higher education projects on behalf of owners. Travel to client sites for onsite supervision is required, across various stages from conceptual planning through design and construction.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and contracts, assemble project teams via RFPs, and coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to meet goals and timelines.