Senior Project Manager - Federal

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. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity We invite accomplished candidates to join our integrated buildings practice in Sacramento CA, where you will manage and lead the growth of our US West delivery and execution hub. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Stantec’s success across multiple NAVFAC and USACEcontracts in the West and Indo-Pacific regions. This position offers the opportunity to manage projects ranging from $30 million to over billion dollars in construction value, utilizing sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and proven project delivery methods. You will serve as a senior contributor within our Buildings/AE team, independently guiding clients from initial planning through project completion to achieve high performance, cost-effective outcomes. This role provides a pathway to expand Stantec’s Federal DoD practice and assume a leadership position for the Indo-Pacific region. Your expertise will enable you to develop and maintain client relationships, as well as manage contracts, technical teams, project finances, and schedules, while also supporting strategic project pursuits. You will lead the development, execution, and delivery of integrated design for design-build and design-bid-build projects and manage comprehensive work plans and financials. Collaboration with clients and team members will be essential to delivering final project outcomes. This position requires advanced proficiency in design and delivery processes, including design-build, design-bid-build, alternative construction method, etc., construction documentation, cost management, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for developing project proposals, design execution, integrated work plans, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Management and Execution 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. Leadership and Team Development 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. Business Development 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr