Regional Director

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Regional Director as part of Buildings Program Management for the Georgia market. As a Regional Director, you will utilize your skills as a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to grow the Program Management / Owner's Representative business in Georgia through an existing network of clients, peer relationships, and collaboration within Stantec. You will oversee a diverse workforce to ensure success, including direct reports such as Program Managers / Owner's Representatives and other operational staff. This role involves growing a team, winning new clients, and expanding your team’s portfolio while managing relationships across multiple locations and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Win Program and Project Management assignments in the Buildings Sector, focusing on organic account growth and leveraging your professional network to develop new opportunities across all sectors.
• Manage business processes for Programs (e.g., strategic planning, Go-No Go decisions, contract reviews, financial management, and reporting) in coordination with Buildings Program Management Business Leaders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Buildings Program Management staff, including allocation and management of staffing to projects and their designated utilization targets across the region.
• Provide management and financial oversight for the Buildings Program Management business in the region.
• Manage program activities, expectations, and risk while leading, supporting, and advising clients throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
• Perform Principal-In-Charge responsibilities as the most senior client-level contact and provide client recommendations as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure project success through a comprehensive development work plan outlining required activities, approvals, and contingencies.
• Develop executive-level and longstanding relationships with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies to foster trust and respect.
• Utilize cutting-edge project planning and management technology to address capital project challenges through formal strategic and program/project management processes.
• Recruit, develop, and retain key staff to serve in leadership roles while winning and delivering work.
• Ensure staff follow all company requirements for Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.
• Serve as a mentor/coach to help staff grow their capabilities and better leverage Stantec’s experiences for existing and new clients.
• Perform market analysis and develop region-specific strategies to identify potential program management opportunities and areas for growth.
• Build the Stantec brand as a preeminent provider of program management services in the region.
• Support other Stantec operations in the region to help win and deliver work.
• Actively participate in local conferences and professional organizations, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience in providing “Full Service” Owner’s Representative Program Management in the design and construction field.
• 10+ years of local and recent regional United States experience.
• Significant experience in any or all of the following sectors: Higher Education, Healthcare, and commercial programs/projects.

Skills

• Strong collaborator and self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to expand the Buildings Program Management business.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff.
• Ability to prepare overall project budgets, including construction, planning and design fees, development costs, and contingencies.
• Ability to prepare overall project schedules, including land development, design, construction, inspection, and occupancy phases.
• Ability to lead the development of staff, tools, and systems that support the growth of the Buildings Program Management group.
• Forward, strategic thinking to grow and maintain the US Buildings Program Management practice.

Location

Primary location: Atlanta, GA. Other possible location: Macon, GA.

Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time