Senior Commercial Project Manager: Contracts, Risk & Value

Stantec; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to lead the contractual and commercial management of complex projects. The role supports client relations and internal teams, ensuring effective risk management, accurate cost tracking, and timely communications across disciplines, with potential bases in Orlando or Miami.

Applicants should have 15+ years of PM experience, strong Earned Value management skills, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in architecture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Address all project commercial and contractual issues and protect the company’s position.
• Ensure the Project is commercially managed per Stantec policies and procedures.
• Selection and implementation of Project Management systems to meet the commercial and design management requirements of the Project.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Schedule management

Contracts & claims

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

PM systems

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to lead the contractual and commercial management of complex projects. The role supports client relations and internal teams, ensuring effective risk management, accurate cost tracking, and timely communications across disciplines, with potential bases in Orlando or Miami.

Applicants should have 15+ years of PM experience, strong Earned Value management skills, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.