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Stantec · 2 days ago

Federal DoD Senior Project Manager

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The Senior Project Manager will manage and lead the growth of Stantec’s Indo-Pacific delivery hub, overseeing projects with significant construction value and ensuring high-performance outcomes through effective project management and client relationship development.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
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Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering quality documents
Developing project-specific management plans, execution plans, communications plans, design quality control plans, risk management plans, etc
Plan, organize, and direct the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client
Lead project management and execution, promoting design excellence and sustainability
Responsible for cost-based, project financial management utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM). Monitor project spending with budget and schedule adherence
Keep the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, potential issues, deadlines, and deliverables; understand the levels of the decision-making responsibilities of the role as a Sr. Project Manager
Maintain client relationship. Lead stakeholder meetings and maintain all project records
Lead the client and project team to ensure that the project design meets the client's budget, schedule, program, and design intent
Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the negotiation and development of project agreements
Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance
Oversee development of building documentation in modeling software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD)
Mentor Assistant Project Managers and motivate project teams
Assure that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented
Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and subcontractors
Manage and track change orders, applications for payment by contractors, and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule
Work with the Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel
Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections
Negotiate and develop various contract and project delivery types, including but not limited to design-build, design-bid-build, progressive design-build, etc
Manage quality control of design, construction documents, and construction administration
Ensure all health, safety, security, and environmental requirements are followed
Uphold Stantec Core Values - We do what is right, we put people first, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve
Keep the Principal informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
Mentor, motivate, and manage high-performing, integrated teams
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across disciplines
Lead and support pursuit efforts, including strategy, proposal development, presentations, and client interviews
Proactive marketing and cross-selling (across business lines and disciplines) of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships

Qualification

Design-Build ExperienceDoD Project ManagementCost ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementBachelor’s DegreeRegistered ArchitectPEUnified Facilities CriteriaConstruction DocumentationMS Office ProficiencyBIM ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
Must be a United States-registered architect or PE (Professional Engineer). WA licensure is preferred
Possess a United States Citizenship per project requirement
Minimum of 15 years of project management experience in both AE Services and Design-Build projects, including supporting GC construction phases
Familiar with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
DoD project management experience, especially experience with NAVFAC and USACE
Knowledge of managing all phases of AE projects, including project delivery methods
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Track record of delivering projects on time and budget
Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities
Skilled in facilitating internal and external project team meetings, monitoring, tracking, and controlling outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, and prioritization
Team player with the client, project team, and partnering contractors
Effective negotiator and communicator
Adaptive and strategic
Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Projects; prefer experience with Revit and BIM management
Ability to travel regionally

Preferred

WA licensure is preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

Company

Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$809.3M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M

Leadership Team

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Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
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Rob Simm
Senior Vice President
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