Project Manager, Architecture Federal

Job description

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
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the US Federal government’s Military Program, focusing on the planning, design, and construction of facilities and infrastructure for the US Department of Defense throughout the US and the world in developing and implementing program components to support the program’s strategic direction, as well as creating and delivering on long-term business objectives.

The Project Manager will act as a coordinator between multiple internal teams (BOUs, BCs) involved in military facilities and infrastructure (MF&I) projects and external entities (USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, USCG) at a business organizational level to ensure they are benefitting each other and aligning with overall goals.

Oversight responsibilities include Project Delivery, Project Management, Technical Discipline Expertise, Staff Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning and Pursuits.

The Program Management Team contributes to growth of Stantec’s MF&I program across all federal accounts.

The Project Manager will work with the US Federal Account Managers and the Program Manager to develop and implement strategies related to the consistent delivery of projects to meet the US Federal Program’s compliance and business objectives.

In addition, the Program Management Team will be responsible for collaborating across internal business units to align planning and the allocation of resources.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing complex tasks on medium to large size projects.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
- Keeps the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables and understands the limits of the decision-making responsibilities of the role and respects the boundaries of the Principal in Charge’s responsibilities.
- 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.
- Mentors Assistant Project Managers and motivates project teams.
- Assures that Stantec’s Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented.
- 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 local leadership in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.
- Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections.
- Travel to projects in other states for client meetings and site visits.

Travel by air and car required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Architect (Registered Architect) certification/registration
- Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
- Strong leadership and team building skills
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and across BOUs, and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Capacity to communicate clearly via phone, email, technical writing and in-person to internal and external clients
- Passion for military facilities and infrastructure projects and delivering on the Department of Defense’s Military Programs Mission
- Available for intermittent travel
- United States citizen or permanent US resident
- Possesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources
- Experience in management, design, and construction of military facilities and infrastructure projects for the US Department of Defense
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
- Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (design-build, P3)
- Leadership experience including program and project management
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) of Architecture / Bachelor of Architecture (B.A.) degree, or a related degree
- Minimum of 10 years of design and project management experience
- Professionally accredited degree in Architecture
- LEED accredited, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP), Green Globes Professional (GGP), Wellness, or other sustainable professional is preferred
- Detailed knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards
- Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
- Ability to apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity
- Ability to oversee development of building documentation in modeling/drafting software (Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD)
- Prefer working knowledge of specialized software such as Navisworks, SpecsIntact, BSD SpecLink, and Microsoft Planner or other scheduling software.
- Strong experience with general software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong understanding of project financials
- Adaptable to various project delivery methods, Design Build, IPD, Design Bid Build, etc.
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.

**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.

Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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:** United States | FL | Orlando
**Organization:** BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida Architecture
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** No
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 16/06/2025 07:06:56
**Req ID:** REQ250000LK
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