Stantec

Commercial Project Manager

Stantec • $90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of project management experience or equivalent
  • Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs
  • Strong applied knowledge of Earned Value Management and forecasting
  • Demonstrated experience managing claims for design projects
  • Familiarity with design contract review and administration
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Manage all contractual and commercial aspects of the project
  • Ensure compliance with Stantec's policies and procedures
  • Select and implement project management systems tailored to specific project needs
  • Oversee project scope development and management
  • Establish and manage financial tracking systems using Earned Value Management
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Risk Register
  • Ensure proper management of subconsultants and vendors

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Participation in wellness programs and savings accounts
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase options
  • Paid family leave and tuition reimbursement
  • Accrual of vacation days between 10 and 20 per year
  • Ten paid holidays annually
  • Paid sick leave as per legal mandates
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Project Manager who will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the contractual and commercial management of the project. The role would ideally be based in the cities listed but other locations where Stantec offices are will be considered.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for addressing all project commercial and contractual issues and ensuring at all times the companies commercial and contractual position is protected and maximized.
  • Responsible for ensuring the Project is commercially managed in accordance with the Stantec's policies and procedures.
  • Selection and implementation of Project Management systems to meet the commercial and design management requirements of the Project. System selection to be based on Project/Client needs as well as proactive Claims/Risk mitigation.
  • Oversee and approve development and management of the Project Scope WBS.
  • Oversee and approve set-up, implementation, and management of Project financial tracking and control systems, using Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Oversee and approve development, baseline, and tracking of the Project Design Schedule.
  • Development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register, based on review of contract conditions, project-specific delivery requirements, client characteristics, and other projects risks.
  • Prime Agreement management, including periodic Reporting, invoicing, and Change Management.
  • Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including solicitation, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, payments, and Change Management.
  • Proactive interface and communication with Design Management team and Discipline Leads.
  • Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Risk Management, as appropriate.
  • Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Financial Services, as appropriate.
  • Proactive interface and communication with designated Client commercial representative, as appropriate
  • Prepare and issue Contractual written communications, including Change notifications, Change Requests, responses to Claims notifications, etc. within the timeframes required by the Contract and/or required to protect Stantec's position.
  • Oversight and management of Project Controls staff, in their project function/role.
  • Oversight, review, and approval of periodic Project earned value assessment, cost reporting, and cost forecasting.
  • Responsible for the formulation of the Project Monthly Commercial, Contractual and Risk Report and presentation of same at the monthly Project review.
  • Responsible for ensuring contract Insurances and Bonds are in presented in accordance with the terms of the Main Contract.
  • Provide active supervision, technical support, mentoring and training for subordinates.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Company procedures and systems.
  • Other duties as directed.
  • Except to the extent of any restriction placed by the Project Director, full authority to take the necessary action to ensure the Position Objectives are met.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Documented management experience for Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs.
  • Applied experience with Earned Value management and forecasting.
  • Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
  • Experience with claims management for design projects.
  • Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to cope with a demanding schedule and lead/coordinate a multi-disciplinary team.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 15 years of project management experience (or equivalent).
  • PMI certification is a plus but not required.
  • Professional Architecture or Engineering Licensure is a plus but not required.

Travel will likely be 25% or less.

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.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec 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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | FL | Miami
Organization: BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida Architecture
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/03/2026 03:03:34
Req ID: 1004824

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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.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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