Stantec

Project Manager, Mining & Water Infrastructure

Stantec$111K — $167K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in project support, ideally in the engineering, design, environmental, or construction sectors.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, project management, or similar field.
  • PMP certification preferred; PEng or the ability to obtain one is preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word with an understanding of pivot tables and data analysis functions.
  • Basic understanding of scheduling software or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the Stantec Project Management Framework in collaboration with Program Project Managers.
  • Serve as an independent reviewer in the program quality review process.
  • Assist in project setup, schedule coordination, and budget development.
  • Collaborate with program management teams to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Provide integrated project management support and resource coordination within program teams.
  • Develop and maintain project monitoring processes, including trackers and logs.
  • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and company policies.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Wellness program and health spending account.
  • Employee stock purchase and tax-free savings account programs.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our PMCM team in the Vancouver area! The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-starter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Organization, time management, attention to detail and accuracy are essential to this role. This position will function within a matrix management organization, and you must be able to take on various project work in a program team environment and from multiple sources, prioritize accordingly, and communicate workload to direct manager.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all aspects of following the Stantec Project Management (PM) Framework in conjunction with the Program Project Manager(s), in addition to understanding and adhering to various internal policies and processes.
  • Serve as a senior project independent reviewer (PIR) within the program quality review process.
  • Assist client-based Program Project Managers with project set-ups, coordinating schedule, manage change orders and budget development and issuance to Project Accountants and Project Controls staff for internal set-up requirements.
  • Work in conjunction with the Program Manager, Program Controls Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Project Accountant and client-based Project Manager to complete the process for scope, schedule and budget management including forecasting and resource management.
  • Work in an integrated program team environment providing project management, design management, procurement support and other associated duties as required under the program scope.
  • Participate in the develop of program processes and standards including providing training and mentorship to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support contract management of subconsultants and external 3rd parties.
  • Assist the Program Manager(s) with resource planning, allocation, and coordination to ensure optimal team utilization across program activities.
  • Coordinate and manage multidiscipline resources for technical reviews, design and evaluation of cost estimates and schedules.
  • Develop and maintain project monitoring & controlling processes, including develop and manage data trackers, update change and issue logs, and other project related support duties as assigned.
  • Candidate will be required to follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional project management.
  • Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work with distributed teams in multiple locations in United States and Canada using company tools for teleconferencing, and videoconferencing.
  • Able to handle ambiguity and drive things to completion with minimal oversight.
  • Possess strong organization skills, have the capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently while demonstrating ability to prioritize workload.
  • Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including understanding of pivot tables, data analysis functions, and use of formulas.
  • Basic understanding of scheduling principles and software, or desire to learn.
  • Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word (all word processing functions: formatting, macros, styles, etc.).
  • Knowledge of SharePoint (managing a site, utilizing the site to its fullest capabilities).

Education and Experience
  • 10+ years' experience in project support, preferably in engineering, design, environmental or construction industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, project management or other applicable field.
  • PMP certification is preferred.
  • PEng or ability to obtain is preferred

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.

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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 | BC | Vancouver
Organization: BC-1262 Transpt-CA PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2026 05:06:21
Req ID: 1006288

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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