Project Manager

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Savannah (GA); Remote; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Owner's Representative in Savannah, GA to manage design and construction projects in higher education and healthcare sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets, while leading communication with clients and teams. This role offers full-time engagement with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years as Owner's Representative or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative.
• Communicate daily with client and project team.
• Lead the Design Team of Architects and Engineers.
• Track project schedules and budgets.
• Review contracts and invoices.
• Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner.

Skills

Project Management experience in buildings sector

Ability to interact professionally

Strong computer skills

Experience with budget management

Understanding of plans and specifications

Good communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Possess a valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of higher education, healthcare and other institutional expansion and renovation projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction and occupancy; and range in various complexities and total project costs of $5 Million to $200+Million. We are in search of applicants to be based in our one of the office locations listed, or remote in Savannah, GA to support projects in the surrounding areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative. Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget are of utmost importance.

• Communicate daily with the client and project team.

• Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants.

• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.

• Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.

• Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner.

• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.

• Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.

• Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner.

• Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

• Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.

• Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities.

• Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.

• Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims

• Traditionally reports to project executive or principal.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, and higher education).

• Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, external clients, as well as in the field with subcontractors.

• Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.

• Experience with budget management or custom software.

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.

• Understanding of design and construction process and requirements.

• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills & the ability to drive a team forward on tasks.

• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, including ideally 2+ years of managing projects as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location: United States | SC | Charleston
Organization: 1798 Buildings-US PMCM-Charleston SC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/08/2025 02:08:41
Req ID: 1001848

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

Additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.