Senior Project Manager, Architecture

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and innovative, sustainable approach help us create buildings that matter to our world.

About the role

The Texas Buildings practice is one of Stantec's largest and most dynamic architecture and engineering teams, delivering innovative projects across higher education, civic and cultural, workplace, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mission critical, and commercial mixed-use markets. Our Austin studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects while helping grow one of Texas' premier integrated design practices. This is an opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized architects, engineers, and designers on projects that transform communities, from higher education campuses and civic landmarks to complex public infrastructure and workplace environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, complex architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, fostering strong relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Principals-in-Charge on business development activities, client positioning, proposal preparation, interviews, and project pursuits.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and financial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and owner representatives.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Ensure projects meet client goals for program, budget, schedule, quality, and design intent.
• Facilitate project meetings, owner meetings, consultant coordination meetings, and construction progress meetings.
• Manage contract administration, including change orders, additional services, applications for payment, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Stantec's Project Management Framework and quality management processes.
• Work closely with Operations and Practice Leadership to forecast staffing needs and allocate project resources.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and emerging professionals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Keep the Principal-in-Charge informed of project status, key decisions, financial performance, and client issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project closeout activities, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success managing large, complex architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships while supporting business development and pursuit efforts.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource planning, invoicing, and profitability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction methods, accessibility requirements, life safety codes, and applicable building codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and client service.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Newforma; experience with Revit, Bluebeam, and project management software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; Master's degree preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience, including leadership of complex building projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience across multiple project phases and building types.
• Experience with higher education, civic, public, healthcare, workplace, science and technology, or other complex institutional projects is preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and construction administration is highly desirable.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program, health saving accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans and emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year.
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year and paid sick leave (or more if required by state/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

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Schedule

Full time.