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.
Project Management & Commercial Lead (PMCL)
Build capability. Strengthen delivery. Drive results.
The Project Management & Commercial Lead (PMCL) plays a key role in strengthening project delivery and commercial performance across our business. Reporting to the Senior PMCL, you’ll coach and develop project managers, embed best‑in‑class project management practices, and provide hands‑on leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and consistently.
Your Opportunity
This role blends people leadership, project oversight, and business acumen, with opportunities to influence major projects, support strategic pursuits, and contribute directly to business performance.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead & Develop People
Coach and mentor project managers and project controls staff
Support project and pursuit assignments aligned to capability and risk
Assign and oversee Project Independent Reviews (PIRs)
Deliver targeted training on project controls, forecasting, change management, and systems
Provide performance feedback to people leaders
Drive Project Excellence
Champion consistent project management practices aligned with Stantec’s PM Framework
Serve as a Project Independent Reviewer, monitoring budget, schedule, risk, quality, and financial performance
Support project setup, forecasting (EAC), revenue recognition, and compliance processes
Identify distressed projects early and lead corrective action plans
Recommend and implement improvements to project delivery and resource management
Support Business Performance
Advise leaders on project delivery performance, pricing, go/no‑go decisions, and risk
Review and support proposal pricing, scopes, schedules, and execution plans
Interpret project performance data to improve outcomes
Participate in project risk reviews and governance as required
Health, Safety & Quality
Promote and model strong HSSE practices across all projects
Ensure project delivery aligns with company policies and risk standards
Remain Client‑Facing
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience (10+ years)
Proven experience delivering projects from pursuit to close‑out
Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, and commercial risk
Demonstrated ability to identify and recover at‑risk projects
Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills
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. #Feeling Energized
Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland -- BC & Various locations in Ontario-$ - $ Annually
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account,…
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