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Stantec · 1 month ago

Project Manager - Federal Program

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. As a Project Manager for the Federal Program, you will oversee contract and project management with the Department of Defense, focusing on MILCON facilities and infrastructure while ensuring effective communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and management of the scope of work, budget, and schedule for the project, including risk and change management

Serve as the principal point of contact for management of all contracts associated with the project

Provide overall management of the project team during design, construction, testing, acceptance and turn-over of the project, including oversight of the implementation of phasing, demolition, and temporary facilities

Facilitate collaborative communication between all stakeholders for successful delivery of the project as a part of the overall program

Ensure effective and timely communication between the various project teams and stakeholders

Excel in all phases of project management, including, program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure

Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting

Draft project work orders, project purchase orders, service contracts and change orders

Provide the required leadership and cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with client representatives and service providers

Be the lead driver of the client’s vision

Qualification

Federal DoD ExperienceContract ManagementProject ManagementDesign-Build LeadershipBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCollaboration SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Demonstratable experience performing project management services including managing contracts and projects ranging from simple scope and complex scope projects for public sector clients with a focus on the US Department of Defense

Passion for Leading both Design-Build and AE Services multidiscipline delivery teams, to accomplish a variety of projects for the US Federal Government

Ability to successfully lead multiple Design-Build and AE Services contracts/projects simultaneously

Commitment of time and energy to fully understand the many facets of working daily with a federal Department of Defense (DoD) government counterpart to collectively serve the federal end user customer

Ability to grow a meaningful and sustainable relationship with existing federal DoD clients and established outside company design partnerships, to further ensure trust, reliance, and credibility

Understand the concept of performance-based marketing. Winning new work by performance excellence, enhancing Stantec's reputation to federal government clients

Understanding the development of government fee proposals, and the associated marketplace, as well as technical items such as government specific technical specifications and construction cost estimates

Ability to facilitate collaboration with others to accomplish the common goal functioning in a highly productive team atmosphere

Establish and monitor project budgets, oversee quality control, and adherence to project schedules, in accordance with Stantec systems and requirements. Meet project management and quality control/quality assurance requirements of Stantec's project management framework

Manage multiple subconsultants over multiple contracts

Familiarity with Federal DoD contractual procedures and practices and execution of delivery order or Master Services Agreement (MSA)/IDIQ type contracts

Understanding of the DOD required facilities and infrastructure UFC's which predominantly support major DOD MILCON engineering and design and construction contracts and projects

Strong organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with a demonstrated ability to influence and build effective relationships built on trust and open communication

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize accordingly and manage resources effectively

Must be a proactive leader who functions independently

Experience operating within a collaborative environment of highly skilled professionals including internal networking across a large enterprise as well as demonstrated experience building and developing successful relationships

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be able to travel regularly as required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent degree

10-15 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Registered professional or accredited

On-the-job experience as a PM and having successfully managed multiple consulting projects

Preferred

Existing relationships with US government clients and specifically the Department of Defense including USACE, NAVFAC and USAF/AFCEC clients is highly preferable