The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

Our Winnipeg office is seeking Project Managers with proven experience in large complex projects (Healthcare, Commercial, Institutional, Recreational, Transportation, and Education) to join our multidisciplinary team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

Create and execute project execution plans, including work plans, resource plans, risk management plans etc.; Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope; Prepares monthly executive reports for internal and client leaders; Assume responsibility for project delivery excellence in partnership with the Principal-in-Charge; Ensure project documents, including contracts and additional service requests are approved, and filed in accordance with Stantec PM Frameworks.

Project Accounting

Update project financials on a regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) using Stantec’s PM Frameworks; Manage project budget and schedule including tracking and reporting of team hours and expenses; Determine appropriate revenue/gross margin recognition and analyzes bill rates and utilization targets for project teams; Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitors receivables and collection of invoices.

Communications:

Facilitate and holds regular team and client meetings; Keep project team well informed of changes and updates; Effectively communicate relevant project information to the client and project Principal in Charge; Deliver engaging, formative, well-organized presentations both verbally and in writing; Resolve and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion; Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information.

Leadership:

Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change; Remain engaged and knowledgeable regarding emerging industry practices; Comply with and help to enforce Stantec policies and procedures; Actively support Stantec’s Safer Together and Safety programs and is required to complete all Health and Safety documentation for the project team.

Teamwork:

Effectively utilize each team members to his/her fullest potential; Motivate team to work together efficiently; Mitigate team conflict and communication challenges; Consistently acknowledge and appreciate team members and their contributions; Keep track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members, peers, and clients;

Technical Understanding:

Possess general understanding of building design and construction processes; Possess understanding of Stantec multi-disciplinary capabilities and leverage all internal resources effectively; Regularly seek continuing education opportunities to increase knowledge base.

Client Management:

Manage day-to-day client interaction, evaluate and manage client expectations; Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and develop lasting relationships with clients; Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and deliver value added services; Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectives.

Business Development:

Identify business development and additional service opportunities for all Stantec disciplines as they relate to a specific project, program, or client; Engages in proposal efforts, including completing project scoping and pricing.

 

Your Capabilities and Credentials Minimum of 3 years experience managing large, complex projects in Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Institutional, Recreational, Transportation or Education; Minimum of 10 years’ experience in building design or construction related careers. Professional designation and/or PMP preferred. Ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations, on a periodic basis Education and Experience Bachelor or Master’s degree in project management, architecture, engineering, interior design, or equivalent in work experience.

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 others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

 

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