Project Manager, Architecture - Civic

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,400 - 189,600; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager for its Civic Architecture team in Los Angeles. The role combines client and team leadership, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver complex civic projects across California and North America.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and compliance, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with clients and consultants. Travel within the US may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in complex civic projects.
• Degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Must be licensed in California or attainable within one year.
• DBIA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Forecast and organize project team for design, development, production and project document delivery
• Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client
• Successfully execute projects by following Stantec's and Owner’s protocols and procedures in order to reach the best solution
• Develop strong client, consultant and collaborator relationships
• Understand budget, code and jurisdictional requirements
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams
• Collaborate on project fee development and project proposals

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Budgeting

Public speaking

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Architecture degree

California architecture license (or eligible within 1 year)

DBIA certification preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec specializes in Civic Facility design work throughout California and North America, planning and designing administration, operations and maintenance facilities, police and fire stations, emergency operations/data centers, and similar facilities for State, county, municipal clients, as well as utility districts. We lead the North American civic market in the design of highly sustainable buildings and environments. We focus on providing transformational design solutions that exceed our clients’ aspirations through interdisciplinary collaboration. We are passionate about creating meaningful projects that create tremendous value for the clients, users, and the public. Our awards are a testament to our commitment to great design, the human experience, and the environment we live in. We provide a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary office, connecting our architects and engineers from all over the World.

The Los Angeles, CA office has an opening for a Project Manager for our Civic Architecture studio. The Project Manager role involves both client-facing and team-facing responsibilities and has tremendous growth potential.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Forecast and organize project team for design, development, production and project document delivery
• Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client
• Successfully execute projects by following Stantec's and Owner’s protocols and procedures in order to reach the best solution
• Develop strong client, consultant and collaborator relationships
• Understand budget, code and jurisdictional requirements
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams
• Collaborate on project fee development and project proposals

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with multiple project sizes, with a concentration in large and complex projects
• Skilled in architecture and detailing as well as proficient in construction administrative processes
• Proven effectiveness coordinating with contractors, architectural teams, and consultants
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Requires understanding of project software: Revit, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.
• Successful at leading and organizing a team of multiple disciplines and consultants
• Confident with public speaking and networking
• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Available for occasional travel within the US

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in complex civic projects
• Degree in architecture from an accredited university
• Must be licensed in California or attainable within one year
• DBIA certification preferred

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 annually

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 savings 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.