Project Manager - Hybrid

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 our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. 

Your Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for safely leading multi-discipline engineering teams through the lifecycle of mid to large size capital projects, from initial project definition through final design and construction support. The projects you will manage will be centered around our group’s process team; however, the entire project team is often made up of engineers, specialists, and design professionals from various discipline groups across Stantec.

If you can see yourself working at a vibrant company that values innovative thinking, technical excellence, passion, and a strong commitment to partnership then Stantec may be the place for you.

Reporting Relationships

This role will report internally to the Business Center Operations Leader but will have other “soft” lines of reporting such as to the Business Center Practice Leader who is responsible for new client / project development.

The Project Manager will need to lead multi-discipline teams. These teams, while not necessarily reporting directly to the Project Manager, will report to the Project Manager for items related to project scope, schedule, and budget. It is the Project Manager’s responsibility to define the expectations of these teams and hold the teams accountable to the agreed expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Support development of proposals for all phases of projects

• Interface with client to understand upcoming projects and prepare effective technical proposals outlining scope, schedule, and budget.

• Develop and expand client relationship that generate repeat business.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

• Oversee teams consisting of in-house professionals, designers, and engineers.

• Monitor project health, including budget and schedule with the help of project control personnel.

• Provide leadership in managing project-related staff performance and mentoring personnel for overall success of project team.

• Lead project coordination meetings with clients, internal team members and/or external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Identify potential changes in scope/schedule/budget. These will arise in virtually any project and can be due to unforeseen developments, new regulatory developments, changes in customer’s instructions, or a variety of reasons.

• Understand and direct work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.

• Become a champion of Stantec's and the client’s EH&S programs, with a focus on safety in design and in the field.

• Complete staff resource planning for assigned projects and participate in employee recruiting where required.

• Lead and drive projects toward efficient and effective action, to keep project progress moving, and take active ownership to maintain schedule, quality and cost, and minimize re-work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Preferred 7 years of project management experience in the engineering design field.

• Experience in all stages of project execution ideally following industry best practices such as Front-End-Loading stage gate process or similar.

• Experience managing multi-disciplined engineering projects is preferred.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs.

• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• General understanding of multi-disciplinary process, mechanical, electrical and control systems, civil, structural, architectural, and industry standards to ensure scope gaps do not occur.

• Familiarity with scheduling software and 3D design tools.

• Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field from an accredited university is required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

It is desired for this person to commute as needed to the office located in Plymouth MN, however potential for partial or full remote work (but required to be at local client site 3 days per week) is possible for the right candidate.

Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using a computer/laptop at a workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 9 kilograms / 20 pounds Occasional – 1-33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment if needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: United States | MN | Minneapolis

Organization: BC-2350 Buildings-US Minnesota

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 05:06:25

Req ID: REQ2500017O