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Senior Project Manager

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects across multiple Stantec offices. This role requires a proven leader with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage cross-office collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. In addition to managing projects, the Senior Project Manager will play a vital role in business development, team recruitment, and mentorship.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Project Coordination
• Oversee the daily operations and workflow for assigned projects.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met according to timelines and budgets.
• Team & Resource Management
• Coordinate and delegate design tasks to team members across various Stantec offices.
• Support local and regional project teams to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members within local offices.
• Proposal & Scope Development
• Prepare comprehensive proposals for new project opportunities.
• Accurately define project scopes, fees, and schedules to align with client requirements.
• Business Development & Client Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local architects, clients, and strategic partners.
• Lead and support business development initiatives to grow project opportunities.
• Cross-Office Collaboration
• Collaborate with regional Stantec offices to provide project support and share best practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact to facilitate inter-office knowledge sharing and resource alignment.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client engagement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in project management within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Dallas

Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

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, color, 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.