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Assistant Project Manager

Stantec

Vancouver, British Columbia

Assistant Project Manager

Stantec

Vancouver, British Columbia
 
Salary: Information not available
 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Program Management team. The successful candidate will ideally possess up to five years’ experience in a junior project management team to successfully deliver major capital projects.

You will be working within our British Columbia team and alongside other project managers, coordinators, Engineers and project controls specialists, across different departments (BCs) Our current projects are diverse and include owner’s representative work in transit, advanced education, water, healthcare, power, airports, and civic sectors, as well as coordination of Stantec design and design/build assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team to meet deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.

  • Perform project management activities as assigned by and in support of senior project managers.

  • Work closely with the project team: and Senior Project Manager by supporting project management activities, in compliance with Stantec’s PM framework, including the following: - maintain a current and accurate understanding of project status, issues, and changes,

  • identify project risks and mitigation options to project risks,

  • establish project schedules and update project schedules on a regular basis,

  • conduct budget management and track project costs.

  • Gather data to produce and distribute detailed and summary project management reports.

  • Work within BC Hydro’s Citrix workplace platform to manage project documentation, track progress, and ensure alignment with utility standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure project deliverables are in accordance with the applicable project requirements.

  • Facilitate change management processes.

  • Assist the Sr. Project Manager with cost estimation and the preparation of Service Requests, including gathering required data, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to project and client requirements.

  • Follow document control processes and procedures established for project functions including document tracking, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change logs and other communication tools. Fulfill the Document Control function on projects.

  • Attend/lead project meetings and record, compose and distribute meeting minutes.

  • Adhere to client standards and Stantec’s internal procedures.

  • Provide general team project and office support as required.

  • Assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to solve problems.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Detail-oriented and resourceful.

  • Ability to successfully work both collaboratively and independently.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

  • Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.

  • Experience with standard project management methodologies and tools such as Primavera or MS Project, SharePoint, Oracle etc., preferred.

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new software tools as required by the client.

  • Ability to travel within province (British Columbia) for project-related work is preferred.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering related project experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Engineering degree/technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in a related field: or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Prior experience working in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction field is preferred.

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.

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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 91,800.00 - Max Salary $ 133,100.00

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1262 Transpt-CA PMCM-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 09:06:19
Req ID: 1001125

  

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

Jason Cain

Jason.Cain@stantec.com

 

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About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

 We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

At Stantec, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building communities. As an extension of that commitment, we believe that our nation is our community—and Veterans and their families are an important part of that community. We are committed to welcoming members of the Veteran’s and military communities into our workforce, and we are dedicated to growing our work for defense communities in Canada, the US, and abroad.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

We believe in the long-term success of military-connected individuals, and we hope you will join us in your next career move.