Senior Project Manager

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award‑winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner’s Representative, Senior Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of higher education, healthcare and other institutional and commercial expansion and renovation projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction and occupancy; and range in various complexities and total project costs of $5 Million to $200+ Million.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery while aligning with organizational goals. This includes developing comprehensive project plans that outline objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. The role is based in the greater Raleigh area and coordinates closely with the Winston‑Salem and Charlotte offices.

• Responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while leading project teams, managing resources, and ensuring projects meet time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative, overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget is the primary objective.
• Define project objectives, establish timelines, and develop detailed Project Management Plans to guide planning and execution and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the Project Team consisting of Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner, Construction Team and other consultants on behalf of the owner.
• Assemble and lead cross‑functional teams, delegate tasks, facilitate communication, and maintain team motivation and collaboration, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members from different departments. Motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive working environment.
• Communicate regularly with the client and project team. Serve as the central point of contact between stakeholders, leadership, and team members, providing regular updates and progress reports. Ensure that parties are aligned on project goals, expectations, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide day‑to‑day project oversight and communication with the client and project team. Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.
• Develop, track, and update the project budget throughout all phases of the project. Develop cash‑flow forecasts.
• Allocate resources efficiently, track project costs, and ensure projects stay within budget. Review and track contracts, invoices, and payments to contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor project progress against established milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare regular updates and reports to stakeholders to inform about the project’s status.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes. Create Risk Register for regular review and monitoring.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. Implement processes for continuous improvement and feedback. Ensure that project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Review change order requests associated with the project. Create…