Project Manager

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Project Oversight: Oversee manage and direct construction projects from inception to completion. Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and the project team to ensure the successful delivery of projects aligned with Stantecs vision and objectives.

Scope Definition: Collaborate with the client to determine and define the scope of work for construction projects. Ensure a comprehensive project deliverables schedule clarifying and documenting the clients requirements and expectations.

Resource Management: Review and monitor the projects resource requirements for individual activities and overall project completion. Efficiently allocate resources to meet project demands within budgetary constraints adhering to Stantecs resource management practices.

Regulatory Compliance: Guide and monitor compliance with relevant building codes regulations and safety standards to ensure projects adhere to legal and regulatory prerequisites in line with Stantecs commitment to ethical practices.

Client Interaction: Maintain regular contact with the client providing updates on project status addressing concerns and reinforcing Stantecs commitment to client satisfaction.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that construction work complies with applicable building codes safety regulations and quality standards upholding Stantecs dedication to delivering exceptional quality outcomes.

Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm deliveries and coordinate work activities ensuring that subcontractors align with the projects objectives and meet Stantecs quality standards and supply chain management policies.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and uptodate project documentation including progress reports change orders and client communication records aligning with Stantecs documentation and transparency standards.

Budget Tracking: Monitor project expenses and costs to align with the approved budget addressing any costrelated issues promptly to stay within budgetary constraints consistent with Stantecs financial practices and policies.

Safety: Prioritise safety on the construction site by conducting safety meetings addressing safety concerns and ensuring that all personnel adhere to safety protocols and guidelines in compliance with Stantecs safety guidelines.

ProblemSolving: Address emerging issues or challenges promptly working with the project team to find practical solutions minimise disruptions to the projects progress and develop a proactive problemsolving culture.

Client Satisfaction: Continuously assess client satisfaction with the projects progress and promptly address any concerns or requests emphasising Stantecs commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Team Management:

Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the project team including architects engineers subcontractors and support staff. Inspire and motivate team members to work collaboratively and meet project goals reflecting Stantecs leadership standards and commitment to diversity through its Human Resource policies.

Resource Allocation: Effectively allocate and manage human resources within the team ensuring each member understands their role and responsibilities in achieving project objectives consistent with Stantecs resource management practices.

Team Development: Foster the professional growth and development of team members. Provide guidance mentorship and training opportunities to enhance their skills and capabilities aligning with Stantecs commitment to professional development.

Communication: Establish clear lines of communication within the project team facilitating regular meetings and updates to ensure that all team members are informed and aligned with project goals and objectives in line with Stantecs communication practices.

Conflict Resolution: Address any conflicts or issues within the project team promptly and constructively implementing conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive and productive work environment reflecting Stantecs approach to conflict resolution.

Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members providing constructive feedback and recognition for their contributions to the projects success adhering to Stantecs performance evaluation standards.

Collaboration: Encourage collaboration and crossfunctional teamwork among various project disciplines promoting a cohesive and efficient project execution approach consistent with Stantecs collaborative culture.

General Skills and Requirements

Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering and architecture principles with the ability to translate technical details into clientfriendly language

Financial Acumen: Ability to budget schedule negotiate and control project costs while effectively communicating financial implications to the client aligning with Stantec financial practices.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan and see the big picture focusing on aligning project outcomes with the clients longterm goals. The ability to develop longterm relationships with clients industry partners and supply chains to support Stantecs sustainable growth and development in line with its business goals.

Time Management: Good timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet the clients project deadlines reflecting Stantec Internationals timemanagement standards.

Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to convey complex information clearly and concisely to the client and project stakeholders in alignment with Stantec Internationals communication standards.

Process Knowledge: Good knowledge of construction management processes and the ability to customise project management approaches to suit the clients unique requirements consistent with Stantec Internationals process knowledge expectations.

Conflict Resolution: Competent in conflict and crisis management with a clientfocused approach to resolving issues and disputes adhering to Stantec Internationals conflict resolution standards.

Contract Expertise: High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents terms and conditions with the ability to interpret and communicate contractual obligations to the client and explain the ramifications of actions and decisions.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Building Construction Construction Management Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• A total of 20 years of experience in project management within the construction industry with a strong track record of successfully delivering projects that meet or exceed client expectations through all RIBA stages from strategic definition (stage 0) to inuse (stage 7).
• Proven working experience in construction management or a similar role with a demonstrated ability to tailor construction processes to align with the clients goals reflecting Stantec Internationals construction management standards.
• Outstanding knowledge of building products construction details and relevant rules regulations and quality standards committed to meeting or exceeding the clients ethical and regulatory expectations consistent with Stantec Internationals regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that integrates innovative and sustainable construction practices aligning with Stantecs commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.