Job Description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. 

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our PMCM team in the Vancouver area! The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-starter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Organization, time management, attention to detail and accuracy are essential to this role. This position will function within a matrix management organization, and you must be able to take on various project work in a program team environment and from multiple sources, prioritize accordingly, and communicate workload to direct manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of following the Stantec Project Management (PM) Framework in conjunction with the Program Project Manager(s), in addition to understanding and adhering to various internal policies and processes.
• Serve as a senior project independent reviewer (PIR) within the program quality review process.
• Assist client-based Program Project Managers with project set-ups, coordinating schedule, manage change orders and budget development and issuance to Project Accountants and Project Controls staff for internal set-up requirements.
• Work in conjunction with the Program Manager, Program Controls Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Project Accountant and client-based Project Manager to complete the process for scope, schedule and budget management including forecasting and resource management.
• Work in an integrated program team environment providing project management, design management, procurement support and other associated duties as required under the program scope.
• Participate in the develop of program processes and standards including providing training and mentorship to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support contract management of subconsultants and external 3rd parties.
• Assist the Program Manager(s) with resource planning, allocation, and coordination to ensure optimal team utilization across program activities.
• Coordinate and manage multidiscipline resources for technical reviews, design and evaluation of cost estimates and schedules.
• Develop and maintain project monitoring & controlling processes, including develop and manage data trackers, update change and issue logs, and other project related support duties as assigned.
• Candidate will be required to follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional project management.
• Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with distributed teams in multiple locations in United States and Canada using company tools for teleconferencing, and videoconferencing.
• Able to handle ambiguity and drive things to completion with minimal oversight.
• Possess strong organization skills, have the capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently while demonstrating ability to prioritize workload.
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including understanding of pivot tables, data analysis functions, and use of formulas.
• Basic understanding of scheduling principles and software, or desire to learn.
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word (all word processing functions: formatting, macros, styles, etc.).
• Knowledge of SharePoint (managing a site, utilizing the site to its fullest capabilities).

Education and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in project support, preferably in engineering, design, environmental or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, project management or other applicable field.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• PEng or ability to obtain is preferred

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 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.

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