Stantec

Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical / Data Centers

Stantec$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design, with a focus on Mission Critical or Data Center projects.
  • 2+ years of project management experience in similar sectors.
  • Current Architectural license required; NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
  • Proven success in managing project metrics and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Thorough understanding of integrated project delivery and construction methods.
  • Strong business and operational acumen with proposal and client development experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all project phases from planning to construction administration.
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Mentor multidisciplinary teams and promote professional growth.
  • Build strong client relationships and address project goals.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and financial forecasts.
  • Support business development through proposals and contract discussions.
  • Maintain QA/QC standards across all project phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex, technically sophisticated projects.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams on national and international projects.
  • Promote sustainable and high-performance design strategies.
  • Exposure to business development and client engagement opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to support the continued growth of our Mission Critical / Data Centers practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, technically sophisticated projects for national and international clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a confident and strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at team coordination and client engagement, and is passionate about delivering high-performing, resilient, and forward-thinking facilities.

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects from initial planning and pursuit efforts through construction completion and closeout. You will be responsible for guiding project teams, managing client relationships, maintaining project performance metrics, and ensuring the successful execution of design objectives for mission critical and data center projects.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all project phases from programming and concept design through construction administration
  • Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors, internal teams, and agencies
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while promoting collaboration and professional growth
  • Build strong client relationships and proactively address project goals and expectations
  • Develop and manage schedules, staffing plans, financial forecasts, fees, and delivery strategies
  • Support business development through proposals, scopes, fee planning, interviews, and contracts
  • Maintain QA/QC standards across all project phases and deliverables
  • Manage construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, bid coordination, site observations, and technical issue resolution
  • Identify project risks early and develop practical solutions supporting schedule, budget, and design goals
  • Monitor staffing, coordination, and project performance to ensure efficient resource management
  • Promote sustainable, resilient, and high-performance design strategies where appropriate
  • Participate in client presentations, interviews, and marketing initiatives supporting Mission Critical growth
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Proven success leading large multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
  • Strong experience managing schedules, staffing, consultant coordination, fees, budgets, and construction administration
  • Thorough understanding of integrated project delivery, building systems, construction methods, codes and standards
  • Experience overseeing comprehensive construction documentation and maintaining QA/QC standards
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
  • Ability to mentor teams and build collaborative working relationships
  • Strong business and operational acumen with proposal and client development experience
  • Highly organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and effective in deadline-driven environments

Education and Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design, including 2+ years of project management experience focused on Mission Critical or Data Center projects
  • Current Architectural license required; NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and 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.
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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