Project Manager – Technology - ( 230004R3 )

Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

The 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 Project Manager represents Stantec and is the primary administrator and communications link between Stantec and all project stakeholders. He/she oversees the planning, implementation and tracking of the project and its specified deliverables to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provides a positive experience.

Capable of pursuing opportunities and managing all project activities, with limited oversight or support, on projects with the following characteristics:

• Any size project

• Standard to Moderate project complexity

• Standard to Medium schedule duration projects

• Design-Bid-Build or alternate project delivery

• Proposal preparation using Stantec Standard Letter Templates

• Familiar with AIA format contract formats

• May requires assistance reviewing and negotiating contracts

• Multi-Phase project design projects or Multi-Phase construction projects

• Management of Domestic US 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/or Operations Director; 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 project kick-off meeting with all members of the project team and related personnel to clearly communicate the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project

• Develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget; identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation

• Direct, coordinate and support the members of 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 Director, 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 responsibilities, 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 standardize deliverables, to increase overall project quality and efficiency

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.

• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures; including, American Institute of Architects, Construction Specifications Institute

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrate strong written, oral, listening, and presentation skills to confidently interact and coordinate both technical and non-technical issues with the internal project team, Client and other Consultants

• Manages work independently and delegates and utilizing other Stantec staff and productive partners effectively

• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills regarding projects, reports and other commitments; completes assignments in a quality and timely fashion; able to manage multiple priorities concurrently; is punctual and dependable

• Effectively builds positive morale on the team by inspiring confidence, instilling enthusiasm and cohesiveness, and influencing employees to act

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

• 3 years of Engineering experience

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 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.

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-2357 Buildings-US Acquisition ESD

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 22, 2023, 8:14:30 AM

Req ID: 230004R3

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