Project Manager, Technology Consultant

About the role

The Buildings team at Stantec is dedicated to transforming the built environment through innovative design and technology. This position involves project involvement and project management, focusing on telecommunications, data and video transport systems, electronic security systems, nurse call/clinical communication systems, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Project Involvement – approximately 85% of time
  • Telecommunication services.
  • Data and Video transport systems.
  • Electronic Security systems.
  • Nurse Call/Clinical Communication systems.
  • Systems Integration concepts.
  • Data/Wireless Network topologies.
• Represents Stantec on a local and regional level as a recognized technical expert in the industry.
• Maintains awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes and improvements within government, commercial and healthcare environments and the information transport industry relating to communication systems.
• Prepares written recommendations and reports to clients.
• Periodically acts as QC reviewer on projects.
• Develops and delivers client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.
• 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.
• 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 to differentiate Stantec and add technical value from the client perspective.
• Develops and maintains reference materials related to their area of expertise.
• Prepares white papers and articles for industry publication on technical issues.
• Develops standards documentation and boilerplate documents and develops and performs quality control documentation.
• Nurtures existing client relationships.
• Proactively represents firm and pursues opportunities for new business - Periodically attends client and industry events to represent Stantec and promote our brand and services.
• Develops and delivers client presentations.
• Active member of the Technology Consulting Group in the U.S. West and is a part of multi-disciplined design teams for various sized projects in several markets, including Healthcare, Higher Education, Commercial and Government/Military.
• Demonstrates a "client first" approach in developing relationships.
• Strategically evaluates opportunities and challenges and incorporates well-developed consulting and technical skills into each client interaction.

Requirements

• Excellent client communication and relationship skills.
• Work experience which demonstrates equivalent experience in technology analysis and design that includes writing, communications skills, and public speaking may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, design, and optimization of complex networks in a variety of healthcare, enterprise, and government environments.
• Experience in site development, equipment manufacturing or construction industry and/or familiarity with construction processes.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of, voice/data systems, IT/telecommunications, wireless systems, electronic security systems and audio-visual systems.
• Fluent in best practice design techniques and planning methodology.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and Technology standards (NEC, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, FGI, etc.).
• Skilled in researching and writing technical papers and reports and effectively communicating the information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and client or customer service experience/skills.
• Able to effectively communicate in written and oral form and able to comprehend complex oral and written direction.
• Able to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Able 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form and able to comprehend complex oral and written direction.
• Able to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Able 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. Travel scope may include regional, national, or international based on the contracted requirements. Independent travel is required, with travel comprising up to 10% of the work month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field - Telecommunications, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable, although comparable proven work experience is acceptable.
• Eight (8) years’ experience in the analysis, design, installation, maintenance and/or repair of systems, systems or directly related systems is required.
• 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.

Skills

• Excellent client communication and relationship skills.
• Work experience which demonstrates equivalent experience in technology analysis and design that includes writing, communications skills, and public speaking may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, design, and optimization of complex networks in a variety of healthcare, enterprise, and government environments.
• Experience in site development, equipment manufacturing or construction industry and/or familiarity with construction processes.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of, voice/data systems, IT/telecommunications, wireless systems, electronic security systems and audio-visual systems.
• Fluent in best practice design techniques and planning methodology.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and Technology standards (NEC, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, FGI, etc.).
• Skilled in researching and writing technical papers and reports and effectively communicating the information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and client or customer service experience/skills.
• Able to effectively communicate in written and oral form and able to comprehend complex oral and written direction.
• Able to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Able 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form and able to comprehend complex oral and written direction.
• Able to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Able 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. Travel scope may include regional, national, or international based on the contracted requirements. Independent travel is required, with travel comprising up to 10% of the work month.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid family leave.