Senior Project Manager, Mission Critical in Markham

Multi-Phase project design or multi-phase construction in Lower Mainland, British Columbia. Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Your Opportunity: The Senior 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 Senior Project Manager represents Stantec and is the primary administrator and communications link between Stantec and all project stakeholders. He/she relies on past experience and expertise to manage larger and more complex projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and creates a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals and provides a positive experience. The Senior Project Manager will also act as a mentor and resource to other project managers.

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 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 a project kick-off meeting involving all members of the project team and related personnel in order to clearly define the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project.
• Independently develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget.
• Direct, coordinate, mentor and support 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 participate in cross selling of Stantec services and new project pursuits.
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities.
• Create and maintain purpose-built tools that support the Project Management of the projects unique to your Business Unit.
• Develop creative and timely solutions to issues by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue.
• Manage a portfolio with a specific revenue target of $1+ million dollars annually.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
• Communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrate strong written, oral, listening, and presentation skills.
• Manages work independently and delegates and utilizes other Stantec staff and productive partners effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills regarding projects, reports and other commitments.
• Effectively builds positive morale on the team by inspiring confidence, instilling enthusiasm and cohesiveness.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Maintains a positive, self-motivated, can-do attitude; is adaptable and flexible.

Education and Experience:

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience in a related field.
• Formal Project Management training.

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.

About Stantec: Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere.

Pay Range: Lower Mainland - British Columbia - $111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings 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 time off.