Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec GTA Buildings Practice is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager with demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder federal/public buildings projects. This role is best suited to technically proficient, organized, and proactive professional who thrives in delivering work in high-security, highly regulated environments. Candidates should have direct experience managing projects for federal agencies such as DND, PSPC, etc. This role includes leadership of project teams through all phases – from the proposal stage and procurement through construction and close-out – on a broad range of federal/public building types. You will play a critical role in ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with federal standards and client objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage federal building projects from planning through post-construction.

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary internal and external teams.

• Ensure design compliance and all required codes, standards and security protocols.

• Maintain project schedules and budgets, produce executive and detailed reporting and manage risks.

• Coordinate submissions, milestone deliverables, and review processes with agencies or appropriate authorities. Client and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary contact for federal/public building clients.

• Facilitate engagement with client representatives, end users, and public stakeholders.

• Interpret and integrate federal program requirements and design standards into project execution. Types of Federal/Public buildings you’ll lead

• Defence & Security Facilities

• Government Office Projects

• Justice & Law Enforcement Projects Risk Management

• Continuously track identified risks, reassess their status, and identify new risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain an updated Risk Register that records all identified risks, their analysis, and response plans

• Communicate and escalate risks to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the risks and the plans in place to manage them.

• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to pinpoint potential risks that could impact the project.

• Evaluate the probability and impact of each risk and implement effective mitigation strategies. Leadership & Team Development

• Promote a culture of excellence, creativity, and innovation.

• Support the professional development of team members through training and mentorship.

• Maintain studio operations, including resource allocation and workflow management.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

• Substantial federal and public building experience.

• Familiarity with federal procurement processes and delivery models

• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on complex, phased renovations and new builds.

• Must be eligible for secret-level security clearance or higher.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a client-centric mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to balance competing demands and manage priorities across concurrent projects.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

Licensed Architect (OAA) with a minimum of 10-15 years of project management experience.

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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.

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 | ON | Toronto
Organization: BC-1400 Buildings-CA Ontario GTA
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2025 06:06:21
Req ID: REQ250001FP