Sr Project Manager-Power Delivery

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for the leadership and strategic management of complex, high-value, and multidisciplinary engineering and design projects. This role oversees project execution from concept through completion, ensuring delivery excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The Sr. PM serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing technical direction, business insight, and mentorship to project managers and staff.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record delivering large, complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment. They are equally comfortable leading client discussions, managing project financials, coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams, and driving execution through commissioning and handover. This individual thrives under aggressive schedules, proactively manages risk, and consistently delivers high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships and profitable project performance.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or strategically significant engineering and design projects.

• Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in alignment with client goals and company strategy.

• Oversee all phases of project delivery and integrate multidisciplinary teams (process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, etc.) to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions.

• Ensure alignment of technical, financial, and contractual performance with organizational standards and client expectations.

• Serve as the primary client liaison for major accounts and strategic projects.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and strategic insight.

• Facilitate high-level client meetings, presentations, and progress reviews.

• Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive client satisfaction and repeat business.

• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and profitability targets.

• Lead contract negotiations, including scope, fees, and commercial terms.

• Manage subconsultant agreements and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

• Track project financials, forecasts, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Provide senior-level technical oversight and review of project deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation.

• Support and guide technical leads in the development of engineering solutions and design methodologies.

• Ensure projects adhere to internal QA/QC processes, regulatory standards, and best practices.

• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery processes and design quality.

• Identify and manage project and business risks, developing mitigation and contingency strategies.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards.

• Monitor project adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, assistant project…