Hybrid Senior Project Manager

at Stantec

• Job title: Senior Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $117,800 - $176,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Senior Project Manager leading project executions and client communications at Stantec. Managing complex project responsibilities while mentoring other project managers and ensuring quality delivery.

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 Leader; 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 (Business Mindset); identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation
• 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 Leader, 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 participates 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; including templates and standardized deliverables, to increase overall project quality and efficiency
• Develop creative and timely solutions to issues by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks; identify underlying causes, gather and process relevant information; make clear recommendations and/or decisions for resolution which are timely and in the best interest of the organization
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate Stantec personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client
• Manage a portfolio with a specific revenue target of $1+ million dollars annually

Requirements

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required
• 7+ years of Project Management experience in a related field
• Formal Project Management training (ex. PSMJ PM Bootcamp Training)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation accumulation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave