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 Page 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 with mission critical and data center facilities, including projects valued at $30M or more;
• Ability to perform well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet fast-paced deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Proficiency in financial tracking and project administration;
• Proven success coordinating with contractors, design teams, consultants, and stakeholders;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Revit;
• Successful track record leading multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and networking abilities;
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills;
• PMP certification preferred;
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale building projects.
• 5+ years of project management experience.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.