Senior Project Manager

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading design firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles, facilitating team meetings, and ensuring client relations are maintained. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management within the architectural or engineering fields and strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to lead diverse project teams and manage multimillion-dollar portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the architectural/engineering industry.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution and delivery to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage projects through all stages, from initiation to closure.
• Facilitate project team meetings to ensure alignment on objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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

The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of the project, both to the Client and Stantec, according to the contract. The Senior Project Manager represents Stantec and is the primary administrator and communications link between Stantec and all project stakeholders. He/she relies on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and creates a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provides a positive experience. The Senior Project Manager will also act as a mentor and resource to other project managers.

Capable of pursuing opportunities and managing all project activities, without oversight or support, on projects with the following characteristics:

• Any size project
• Standard to Complex project complexity
• Standard to Long schedule duration projects
• Any delivery method (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Design-Build with Bridging Documents)
• Projects where Stantec is the Prime consultant, managing multiple subconsultants
• Proposal preparation, any format
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; including, AIA and client prepared formats
• Multi-Phase project design or multi-phase construction
• Management of Domestic and International Projects

Your Key Responsibilities

• Drive the work on the project; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; publish and coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Leader and Operations Leader; obtain resource commitment for all disciplines
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle; including, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting involving all members of the project team and related personnel in order to clearly define the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project
• Independently develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget (Business Mindset); identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation
• Direct, coordinate, mentor and support the project team to meet the objectives of the client and the project profitability goals for Stantec
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Leader, Operations Leader, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services
• Actively participates in cross selling of Stantec services and new project pursuits
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities
• Create and maintain purpose-built tools that support the Project Management of the projects unique to your Business Unit; including templates and standardized deliverables, to increase overall project quality and efficiency
• Develop creative and timely solutions to issues by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks; identify underlying causes, gather and process relevant information; make clear recommendations and/or decisions for resolution which are timely and in the best interest of the organization
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate Stantec personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client
• Manage a portfolio with a specific revenue target of $1+ million dollars annually