Commercial Project Manager

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to address all project commercial and contractual issues while protecting and maximizing the company's position. The role is based in the cities listed but other locations with Stantec offices are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Address all project commercial and contractual issues and ensure the company's commercial and contractual position is protected and maximized.
• Ensure the project is commercially managed in accordance with Stantec's policies and procedures.
• Select and implement project management systems to meet commercial and design management requirements of the project.
• Oversee and approve the development and management of the project scope WBS.
• Oversee and approve the setup, implementation, and management of project financial tracking and control systems, using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Oversee and approve the development, baseline, and tracking of the project design schedule.
• Develop and maintain the project risk register, based on review of contract conditions, project-specific delivery requirements, client characteristics, and other project risks.
• Prime agreement management, including periodic reporting, invoicing, and change management.
• Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including solicitation, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, payments, and change management.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Design Management team and Discipline Leads.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Corporate Risk Management, as appropriate.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Corporate Financial Services, as appropriate.
• Proactively interface and communicate with designated Client commercial representative, as appropriate.
• Prepare and issue contractual written communications, including change notifications, change requests, responses to claim notifications, etc., within the timeframes required by the contract and/or to protect Stantec's position.
• Oversight and management of project controls staff, in their project function/role.
• Oversight, review, and approval of periodic project earned value assessment, cost reporting, and cost forecasting.
• Formulate and present the Project Monthly Commercial, Contractual and Risk Report at the monthly Project review.
• Ensure contract insurances and bonds are presented in accordance with the terms of the main contract.
• Provide active supervision, technical support, mentoring, and training for subordinates.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of company procedures and systems.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Documented management experience for Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs.
• Applied experience with Earned Value management and forecasting.
• Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
• Experience with claims management for design projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to cope with a demanding schedule and lead/coordinate a multi-disciplinary team.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience (or equivalent).
• PMI certification is a plus but not required.
• Professional Architecture or Engineering Licensure is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in architecture or related field.

Travel

Travel will likely be 25% or less.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program.
• 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 family leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Primary Location

United States | FL | Miami

Other Locations

• United States | FL | Orlando

Organization

BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida Architecture

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

12/03/2026 03:03:34

Req ID

1004824

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.