We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life. 

 

By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — hospitals, airports, and entire university campuses; infrastructure like mass transit and water-treatment facilities; and energy and resource assignments, from mines to wind farms.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of higher education, healthcare and other institutional expansion and renovation projects.   The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction and occupancy; and range in various complexities and total project costs of $5 Million to $200+Million.

We are in search of applicants to be based in our Charleston and Louisville office, or remote in Savannah, GA to support projects in the surrounding areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative.  Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget are of utmost importance. Communicate daily with the client and project team. Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants. Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team. Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team. Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner. Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project. Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors. Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner. Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project. Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities. Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project. Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims Traditionally reports to project executive or principal.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, and higher education). Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, external clients, as well as in the field with subcontractors. Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software. Experience with budget management or custom software. Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications. Understanding of design and construction process and requirements. Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Strong leadership skills & the ability to drive a team forward on tasks. Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities. Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. A minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, including ideally 2+ years of managing projects as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager. 10+ years of total experience is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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