Project Manager, Buildings

About the role

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 $100+Million.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple higher education, healthcare, K-12 schools or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative.
• Manage the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
• Communicate daily with the client and project team.
• Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architect, 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.

Qualifications

• Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, higher education, and K-12 buildings).
• Estimating experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• General understanding of design and construction process and requirements.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• History of leading projects through Collaborative approach.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5 plus years of related project management experience is required, including ideally 2 plus years of managing projects as an Owners Representative, Project Manager.
• 10 plus years of total experience is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually.
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas.
• Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 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.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to these benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.