Project Manager

Stantec; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Owner’s Representative/Project Manager to lead design and construction of higher education, healthcare, and commercial expansions. Projects range from $5M to $200M+, covering planning through occupancy, with a focus on defining scope, timelines, and objectives.

You will lead architects, engineers, and contractors, manage budgets, and maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring on-time delivery and quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related project management experience, including 2–3 years as Owner’s Representative, Project Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close projects while leading project teams to meet time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Manage healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion/renovation projects from initiation to completion.
• Define objectives, establish timelines, and develop detailed project plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams of Architects, Engineers, and consultants on behalf of the owner.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular progress updates.
• Oversee budgets, cashflow forecasts, and resource allocations across all phases.
• Review contracts, invoices, and payments to vendors and consultants.
• Monitor milestones, KPIs, and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Review change orders and maintain Change Request Register.
• Ensure quality control with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Coordinate relocation and occupancy activities as needed.
• Assist in dispute resolution and post-project evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Reading plans & specs

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Winston Salem, NC, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a variety of higher education, healthcare and other institutional and commercial 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 plus Million. Project Manager will be responsible for defining the project scope, setting clear objectives, and creating detailed project plans. This includes mapping out timelines, resources, and potential risks to ensure alignment with organizational goals. We are in search of applicants to be based in one of the office locations listed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while leading project teams, managing resources, and ensuring projects meet time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative, overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget is the primary objective.
• Define project objectives, establish timelines, and develop and maintain detailed Project Management Plans to guide planning and execution and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the Project Team consisting of Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner, Construction Team and other consultants on behalf of the owner.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks, facilitate communication, and maintain team motivation and collaboration, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members from different departments. Motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive working environment.
• Communicate regularly with the client and project team. Serve as the central point of contact between stakeholders, leadership, and team members, providing regular updates and progress reports. Ensure that parties are aligned on project goals, expectations, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team. Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.
• Develop, track, and update the project budget throughout all phases of the project. Develop cashflow forecasts.
• Allocate resources efficiently, track project costs, and ensure projects stay within budget. Review and track contracts, invoices, and payments to contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor project progress against established milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare regular updates and reports to stakeholders to inform about the project's status.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes. Create Risk Register for regular review and monitoring.
• Review change order requests associated with the project, create and monitor a Change Request Register.
• Implement quality control measures and assist in reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction to ensure deliverables meet the required specifications.
• Understand and assist in the creation of competitive bid documents and negotiation of contracts of parties involved in the project.
• Assist and help manage/coordinate relocation and occupancy activities.
• Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
• Responsible for conducting post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring that project deliverables are completed and handed over to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, and higher education).
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies and desire to continuously improve.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external clients, as well as in the field to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders essential for collaboration and project success.
• Strong computer skills and literacy in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and project scheduling 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.
• Clear and effective 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.
• Analyze complex situations, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Flexibility to adjust plans and manage change while maintaining team morale.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, including ideally 2-3 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.

About the Team

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.