Project Manager, Technology Consultant

About the role

The Buildings team at Stantec is dedicated to transforming the built environment through innovative design. We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in telecommunications, data, video, electronic security, and wireless systems. This role involves project involvement, project management, and representing Stantec in various client and industry engagements.

Responsibilities

• Project Involvement: Approximately 85% of time. Telecommunication services, Voice, Data and Video transport systems, Electronic Security systems, Nurse Call/Clinical Communication systems, Systems Integration concepts, Data/Wireless Network topologies, Provides design leadership, Translates client and owner requirements into drawings, specifications, cost opinions, technical reports and assessments.
• Project Management: Represents Stantec on a local and regional level, Maintains awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes, Acts as QC reviewer on projects, Prepares written recommendations and reports to clients, Interacts with other disciplines within Stantec, client agencies, vendors, and other consulting/engineering firms, Represents Stantec clients in communications with government agencies, commercial organizations, and healthcare organizations, Provides site inspection and implementation management for technology systems, Applies industry, technology, and project management expertise to meet client requirements/deliverables within established timeframes and budgets, Collaborates with A/E/C project teams as requested, Nurtures existing client relationships, Proactively represents firm and pursues opportunities for new business, Periodically attends client and industry events.
• Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical Skills: Approximately 10% of time. Develops knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work, Pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines through in-house and external training.
• Meetings, Initiatives, and Projects: Approximately 10% of time. Attends in-house project meetings and potentially out-of-office client meetings, Participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support Business Center and company goals, Assists in development and maintenance of drawing standards and specifications, Participates in Industry/client events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Eight (8) years' experience in the analysis, design, installation, maintenance and/or repair of systems, systems or directly related systems.
• RCDD certification is highly desirable.
• Revit experience preferred.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience is also desirable.
• CCNA, PE, CTS, PMP, PSP etc., are preferred.
• Experience in healthcare technology, biomedical engineering/clinical engineering is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent client communication and relationship skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, design, and optimization of complex networks in a variety of healthcare, enterprise, and government environments.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of voice/data systems, IT/telecommunications, wireless systems, electronic security systems and audio-visual systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and Technology standards (NEC, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, FGI, etc.).
• Ability to explain complex problems and issues in understandable terms to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding and experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Meets or exceeds project goals and expectations and project performance metrics.
• Travel is required to meet engagement/client requirements.

Skills

• Fluent in best practice design techniques and planning methodology.
• Skilled in researching and writing technical papers and reports and effectively communicating the information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A 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.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and are eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Pay and Schedule

This position will exist at Stantec BC 2804 location in Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, CA. This position will have a flexible work schedule requiring (3) days in the office, (including Wednesday with the other 2 days determined by candidate) and (2) days working from home. 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.