Bachelor's degree in architecture required; Master's preferred.
Registered Architect status is mandatory.
Minimum of 7 years in architecture project management, particularly in science and technology sectors.
In-depth knowledge of accessibility and life-safety codes, building systems, and industry standards.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Newforma; experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage complex tasks across multiple large-scale projects.
Participate in interviews to secure new project work.
Plan and direct project work to meet client expectations.
Keep the Principal in Charge updated on project progress and deliverables.
Lead project teams to ensure design aligns with budget and schedule.
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules for financial performance.
Mentor Assistant Project Managers and motivate project teams.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on award-winning designs in the Science & Technology sector.
Engagement with innovative and sustainable architectural practices.
Collaborative work environment with experienced project leaders.
Potential for professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
Flexibility with travel requirements up to 10%.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a Project Manager to support our Science & Technology market sector. The successful candidate will be leading clients through the planning and creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. You will be working with clients, design and construction team members, program and project management processes, and strong project leaders. You will be innovating and creating new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals You will lead the development of integrated design proposals, continuous updating of a building information model, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Principal in Charge.
Your Key Responsibilities
Responsible for managing complex tasks on multiple, large scope, highly complex projects.
Effectively participates and helps to win work in interviews for potential projects.
Plans, organizes, and directs the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
Keeps the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables and understands the limits of the decision-making responsibilities of the role and respects the boundaries of the Principal in Charge's responsibilities.
Leads the client and project team to assure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.
Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.
Mentors Assistant Project Managers and motivates project teams.
Assures that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented.
Leads project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
Manages and tracks change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
Works with Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.
Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Extensive project experience supports in the ability to win work during proposal response.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of and/or client experience with research universities, commercial life sciences and innovation hubs.
Capable of simultaneously supporting one or more Principal's in Charge on multiple projects.
Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.
Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
Team player with the client, entire project team and contractor.
Excellent communicator.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to travel up to 10% is desired.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Newforma; Prefer experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in architecture required, Master's degree preferred in architecture or related field & Registered Architect is required.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in architecture project management with a strong background in science and technology sectors is required.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
