Senior Project Manager

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our engineers, architects, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that design of the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Buildings group provides integrated engineering solutions to institutional and commercial clients with a focus on healthcare, mission-critical facilities, transit, aviation, higher education and civic facilities that require reliable and cost-effective infrastructure for both new and retrofit solutions. The combined skills of our engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction provide clients with a team recognized as leaders in the field.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams across medium to large-scale, complex projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and schedule.
• Maintain daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure transparency and progress.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust project schedules and budgets throughout the lifecycle.
• Guide design development to meet client program, budget, and design intent.
• Negotiate and develop project agreements.
• Drive financial performance through effective budget and schedule management.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including contracts, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively to ensure project success.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators, fostering team motivation and growth.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of Project Management Framework tasks.
• Lead coordination and client/site meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, contractor payments, and contractual modifications.
• Oversee permit application processes and support dispute resolution.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven experience in the Buildings engineering industry, from preliminary design to construction administration.
• Familiarity with regional and municipal jurisdictional requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach to client and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in business development and proposal preparation.
• Experience with Data Centre Projects preferred, including: 
• Hyperscale, enterprise, or colocation facilities
• MEP and structural coordination
• Secure and high-performance computing environments

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Minimum 10 years of experience independently managing large-scale projects.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

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. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.