Stantec

Design & Construction Project Manager

Stantec$111K — $167K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree/diploma/certificate in a related field, Bachelor's preferred in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of design and construction processes and requirements.
  • Experience with budget management using software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the scope, budget, and schedule from project initiation to construction completion.
  • Provide daily oversight and facilitate communication between clients and project teams.
  • Track, update, and modify project schedules and budgets consistently.
  • Review contracts, invoices, and payments, ensuring accurate financial management.
  • Prepare detailed reports for clients and stakeholders, maintaining transparency.
  • Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes as they arise.
  • Act as an ambassador for the company in all client and peer interactions.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Group retirement savings plans and stock purchase programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional memberships.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to join our Program Management team. The Project Manager ensures the success of assigned projects through prudent management and oversight of all resources. The PM applies superior client service skills and project management best practices to deliver projects that meet financial and other objectives while exceeding client expectations. The successful candidate welcomes opportunities and challenges and brings superior consulting skills to each client interaction.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the approved scope, budget and schedule of projects from client initiation, through design and to completion of construction.
  • Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
  • Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
  • Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and vendors.
  • Prepare reports for clients and other stakeholders.
  • Able to understand contracts and can assist with the negotiation of contracts.
  • Knows design and CA construction phases of project and can manage the team and related parties in these phases.
  • Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
  • Evaluate, advise on, and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
  • Act as an ambassador of the company in all interactions with clients, consultants, and peers.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to perform well under the pressure of deadlines.
  • Adapts to a dynamic project environment and able to manage multiple tasks over an extended period.
  • Solid written communication skills.
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Identifies open items and determines their impact on the critical path along with a proven ability to resolve same in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal clients, external clients, subcontractors, and subconsultants.
  • Strong computer literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.
  • Experience with budget management in a package or custom software.
  • Understanding of plans and specifications.
  • Solid understanding of design and construction process and requirements.
  • Comfortable on site and engaging with Contractors as needed.
  • Strong leadership skills & the ability to move a team forward.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Experience in large scale industrial or similar construction projects.
  • Familiarity with Ontario and/or Canadian Design and Construction standard documents, contracts, and specifications.
  • Ability to travel and visit project site locations as required.

Education and Experience
  • A technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in a related field; Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience.
  • A Project Management certification such as PMP or an equivalent designation would be an asset.

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 Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: BC-1262 Transpt-CA PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/04/2026 03:04:02
Req ID: 1005383

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
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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