Project Manager-Thermal Generation

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager for our Energy & Resources business line to lead multi-discipline project teams in the execution of THERMAL GENERATION PROJECTS. The project scope will be for either Owner’s Engineer or Detailed Engineering/Design services for simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or repowering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise to our team.
• Manage Energy projects/programs.
• Support and contribute to our Project Management best practices and methodology in alignment with our Project Management Frameworks and our culture of excellence in executing projects.
• Cook up and coordinate with leadership, discipline leads, inter-discipline teams, high value engineering centers, clients, regulatory entities, vendors and sub-contractors.
• Cook up and coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment and consistency of project execution.
• Contribute to client satisfaction by building a culture of excellence and accountability within the Project Management community.
• Serve as a “seller-doer” in assisting in business development, and then leading projects to successful completion.
• Support client relationship management efforts by coaching and mentoring staff.
• Achieve utilization target as agreed annually.

Qualifications

• Engineering design and construction experience with power plant projects.
• Expertise in Project management including, team leadership, resource management, scheduling, project controls, reporting and document controls.
• Strong leader and team player, collaborator, and communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing a team.
• Project management experience in leading projects utilizing various delivery models such as EPC (Engineer Procure Construct), DBB (Design Bid Build), ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) etc.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering services related to energy projects.
• Experience in business development, proposal, and budget development.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across multiple offices and geographies.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and ability to take corrective action to address the problem.
• Ability to travel to US and Canadian offices and client sites, as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizations skills and aptitude for problem solving.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 platform including Teams and SharePoint with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel would being beneficial.
• Must have good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• Prior to employment with Stantec, this position may require the successful passing of a drug and alcohol screen.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering disciplines, or related fields.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working on power generation projects, as Owner’s Engineer projects (all phases - development through construction) and/or detailed engineering/design projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, and/or as a “seller-doer”.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required.