Head of Project Management (Construction)

Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Director for the design and construction of multiple projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction, and occupancy; Total project costs can range from several Million to $300+Million. As a Project Director, you will exhibit all the qualities of an experienced Project Manager with the added ability to lead client accounts. The typical Program and Project Management client structure includes a Project Executive paired with a Project Director and/or Project Manager (and Assistant Project Manager if required) so our clients benefit from a high level of service. This structure allows the Project Director to lead the team, while having a support structure of Stantec Program and Project Management Executives. Project Directors have autonomy and are empowered to lead project teams, while having access to executive oversight when required.

Manage all aspects of multiple projects valued at $25m-$300m, to include both renovations and new builds

Directly managing activities of up to 25-50 project team members

Manage conflicting priorities and business interests

Involve employees, deliver results, emphasize teamwork, stimulate change, and recognize performance

Interact with client as project leader and define pace, progression, and culture of project team

Communicate clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities to the project team

Make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals and all disciplines within a project

Communicate the vision and scope of the project and keep it on track

Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team, motivating people to perform at their best

Utilize the professional project team members and other resources efficiently

Create a project budget including all cost parameters for the project. Position requires working knowledge of costs for capital project components

Train PM’s in creating schedules, budgets, and overall team management

Present budgets, schedules, and events to clients, allowing for continuous project progression with client understanding and concurrence. Project Director will be required to present, and maintain confidence of C-suite client executives

Monitor profitability & fee utilization against contract value

Review the design for adherence to client expectation and budgetary constraints

Take ownership and maintain full accountability for the success of the project

Review and approve project invoices and payment requests such that payments are consistent with work completed

Leadership experience in building sectors related to design and construction is required

Project Management experience on large, capital project

Ability to logically and creatively analyze and manage the project budget

Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements

Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)

Demonstrated ability to lead project team

Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Business, or equivalent degree

10+ years’ experience managing projects and leading project teams

Professional Registration or certifications a plus

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.

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
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