Project Management Lead managing project execution and overseeing project managers at Stantec. Driving business development and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Responsibilities
Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec Project Management Framework and any specific Energy and Resources business line practices.
Recommend improvements to work processes, policies and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level and BL level.
Serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec Project Management Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Support PMs with implementing project focused Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) practices.
Oversee, supervise and lead Project Managers to ensure timely, effective and efficient performance of project management responsibilities within an assigned area.
Collaborate with Project Management & Commercial Leaders (PMCL) to recruit, retain, mentor, coach, and lead all levels of project management team members.
Provide formal feedback on individual performance of project managers and project coordinators.
Support Campaign and Proposal teams by reviewing proposal materials to ensure alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and confirm that client requirements, scope, risks, and commercial and technical needs are achievable.
Proactively market and cross-sell company services across business lines and disciplines to secure new clients and commissions and strengthen industry relationships.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in managing a wide range of major and complex projects, including 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven success delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary, and technically complex energy projects ($5M+ in fees or comparable complexity).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and projects across varying disciplines and geographies.
Strong financial acumen, contract management skills, and understanding of business operations.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.
Benefits
health, dental, and vision plans
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
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