Project Manager

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Our Calgary office is seeking Project Managers with experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver large complex projects (Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Aviation, Transportation, Education, and Justice).

Your Key Responsibilities

Project / Practice Management :

Directly manage complex projects to achieve client satisfaction, quality deliverables, schedule, and budgeting objectives.

Work with our Project Team and Partners to create, implement and regularly update project execution plans, work plans, resource plans, risk management plans, etc.

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope to ensure contractually compliant deliverables are issued within project schedule timelines.

Assume responsibility (in partnership with the assigned Principal in Charge) for technical and design excellence.

Ensure project documents, including contracts and additional service requests are approved, and filed in accordance with Stantec processes and procedures.

Project Accounting :

Update project financials on a regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) using Stantec’s proprietary tools.

Manage project budget and schedule, including tracking and reporting of internal and external sub-consultant team hours and expenses.

Lead project change management processes, in collaboration with the Principal in Charge, to address additional scope of works and facilitate commercial negotiations with client(s) as necessary to amend the contract parameters.

Support the Principal in Charge in developing and negotiating sub-consultant fees, agreeing contracts and managing their subsequent invoicing / cashflow / additional services through project lifecycle.

Monitor revenue / gross margin recognition and analyzes bill rates and utilization targets for project teams.

Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables and collection of invoices.

Report on project financial performance and where necessary, identify financial risk and proposed mitigation strategies, to senior management using Stantec’s project governance processes.

Communications :

Facilitate regular team and client meetings, whilst ensuring discussions are properly recorded, minutes issued and filed.

Keep project team well informed of changes and updates.

Deliver engaging, formative, well-organized presentations both verbally and in writing.

Identify, resolve and / or escalated issues in a timely fashion.

Understand how to communicate difficult / sensitive information to clients and internal leadership.

Leadership :

Mentor and inspire project team members.

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.

Teamwork :

Effectively utilize each team member 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 share those lessons with team members, peers, and clients.

Plan and facilitate team activities that promote Stantec’s Safer Together Program.

Technical Understanding :

Possess a general understanding of core and shell, interiors design and construction.

Possess an understanding of Stantec capabilities.

Regularly seek continuing education opportunities to increase knowledge base in applicable technical areas, as identified.

Client Management :

Manage day-to-day client interaction. Evaluate and manage client expectations.

Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and develops 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. Engage in proposal efforts, including completing project scoping and pricing.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience in managing complex projects (Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Aviation, Transportation, Education, and Justice).

Experience in Alternative Project Delivery models is desirable

Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing & coordinating complex buildings projects.

Professional designation and / or PMP preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor or Master’s degree in project management, architecture, engineering, interior design, or equivalent in work experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization : 1442 Buildings-CA Alberta-Calgary AB

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 16 / 01 / 2026 04 : 01 : 07

Req ID : 1003762

#J-18808-Ljbffr