Project Manager - Workplace & Commercial

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Philadelphia studio of Stantec Architecture & Engineering, a national leader in commercial architecture, building repositioning, and workplace thought, design, and practice, is seeking a Project Manager to work with local and regional leadership to design great projects, grow the practice, and have a positive and profound impact on the communities we serve.

At Stantec, we believe design extends beyond the elements that define space.  At its best, design shapes our lives, influences our behaviors, and lends purpose and meaning to our activities.  If that resonates with you and you have a passion for architecture and interior design, we encourage you to submit your qualifications. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to inspire others.

Hybrid work schedule available.

Your Key Responsibilities

A Project Manager at Stantec is chiefly responsible for driving project delivery and execution, technical quality, and design excellence.  Experience in leading multi-discipline teams while managing the resources assigned to projects is preferred.  We seek candidates willing to grow the size and breadth of their management experience while at the same time having a passion for mentoring, leveraging design to enhance teaching and learning, instilling a sustainable mindset, and growing relationships with clients.

Project Managers at Stantec are responsible for:

• Management of key client accounts with multiple tasks performed simultaneously.
• Managing complex tasks on multiple, small to medium scale projects. 
• Managing inter-disciplinary teams including designers, architects, engineers, and other building related professionals.
• May work collaboratively with Senior Project Managers on large, complex projects.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
• Leads the client and project team to assure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.
• Assists in the negotiation and development of project agreements.
• Develops and manages project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.
• Assures that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented with the assistance of the Project Controls team, as directed by the Sr. PM. (Includes but not limited to site safety planning and reports, staffing charts, audit related document preparations, etc)
• Oversees the delivery of a quality set of deliverables from studies to construction documents.
• Leads project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
• Manages and tracks change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
• Works with Studio leadership in determining project staffing needs, recommending personnel and annual review process for staff.
• Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections with the support of the Project Controls team.