Head of Project Management

Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects; hydropower, dams, locks and navigation projects; gas transmission and distribution; We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized Energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world's most impactful projects-projects vital to both local and global communities.

Stantec is seeking motivated individuals to manage projects exceptionally in our successful Energy business primarily in Southern California, but also at other locations in the Western US. Stantec offers industry leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world.

At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It's our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer and it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world. Stantec's leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of our team.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading exceptional teams to deliver successful projects for our clients in the Energy business. You will engage internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels, and externally with clients, members of business and professional organizations, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms. Specific responsibilities of a Project Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing and managing the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Writing proposals
• Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services.
• Identifying appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives as well as managing contract terms, tracking and managing costs and schedule, and implementing measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Actively support proposal pricing strategies, cost proposal preparation, contract legal and risk reviews, and related marketing efforts needed to develop winning proposals.
• Embracing Stantec's internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
• Providing mentoring and training for future leaders to support their career growth.
• Experienced in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, subconsultants, and vendors.
• Proven track record managing projects from planning through construction or implementation within a consulting environment.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
• Passion for team building and collaboration.
• Travel to other offices as well as to project sites will be required.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, contracts, and resources.
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6), collaboration tools (SharePoint, Bluebeam), and ERP systems (Deltek, Oracle).
• Experience managing large-scale or high-profile infrastructure, environmental, or building design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Client-focused mindset with commitment to technical excellence, quality, and safety.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years' relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.
• Licenses/Certifications: PMP and/or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, but not required

At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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

• *Travel:** Yes
• *Schedule:** Full time
• *Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.