Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, fast-paced design projects at the forefront of mission critical technology. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, engineers, architects, and internal leadership. This role is central to delivering resilient, highly integrated data center facilities and offers significant opportunity for long-term career growth within the firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and organization of multidisciplinary project teams for design, production, and document delivery;
• Manage the design of robust, resilient mission critical and data center facilities, ensuring reliability and operational continuity;
• Execute projects in accordance with Stantec and Owner protocols and procedures;
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges quickly and effectively;
• Serve as a primary client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships;
• Coordinate with consultants, internal team members, contractors, and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle;
• Mentor and guide project team members to support professional growth and project success;
• Participate in fee development, proposal preparation, and scope definition;
• Monitor project budgets, codes, jurisdictional requirements, and approval processes;
• Oversee financial tracking, administrative tasks, and project documentation;
• Champion quality control and ensure consistency across all project phases;
• Represent the firm confidently in meetings, presentations, and public settings;
• Travel occasionally within the United States for site visits and client or team coordination.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in data centers, mission critical facilities and large projects valued at $30MM plus;
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and adjust to fast deadlines;
• Meticulous and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Proficient in financial tracking and administrative processes;
• Proven effectiveness coordinating with contractors, design teams, and consultants;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Revit;
• Success at leading and organizing a team of multiple disciplines and consultants;
• Confident with public speaking and networking;
• Excellent technical writing skills;
• Analytical thinker with strong critical thinking skills;
• PMI PMP® Certification preferred;
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Education and Experience

• 15 years' experience managing complex projects;
• 10 years' experience in project management;
• A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university 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.

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 | TX | Austin
Organization: 2339 Buildings-US ACQ PSP Austin&San Ant A&ID-Austin TX
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 14/07/2026 07:07:35
Req ID: 1006743