Project Manager - Federal Program

Project Manager, Federal Program

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. At Stantec we build communities. Our US Federal clients secure and enhance our communities. Together we live, work, and raise our families in these local, national, and international communities. We are active within the communities we serve and seek those who serve our communities, especially veterans. We place special emphasis on those who have served our nation, because they uniquely understand the effort required to help communities prosper.

Your Opportunity

As Project Manager, Federal Program, you will serve as the principal point of contact for contract and project management with the Department of Defense (DoD) across the US East, in particular the North Atlantic Region Areas of Operations. This role will focus on MILCON facilities and Buildings/Infrastructure while supporting federal growth with Stantec's existing clients and other Business Operating Units (BOU) services. You'll collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective services that meet our client needs. The ideal candidate will be located in Virginia Beach, VA.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Provide oversight and management of the scope of work, budget, and schedule for the project, including risk and change management.

- Serve as the principal point of contact for management of all contracts associated with the project.

- Provide overall management of the project team during design, construction, testing, acceptance and turn-over of the project, including oversight of the implementation of phasing, demolition, and temporary facilities.

- Facilitate collaborative communication between all stakeholders for successful delivery of the project as a part of the overall program.

- Ensure effective and timely communication between the various project teams and stakeholders.

- Excel in all phases of project management, including, program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure.

- Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting.

- Draft project work orders, project purchase orders, service contracts and change orders.

- Provide the required leadership and cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with client representatives and service providers.

- Be the lead driver of the client's vision

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Demonstratable experience performing project management services including managing contracts and projects ranging from simple scope and complex scope projects for public sector clients with a focus on the US Department of Defense.

- Passion for leading both Design-Build and AE Services multidiscipline delivery teams, to accomplish a variety of projects for the US Federal Government.

- Ability to successfully lead multiple Design-Build and AE Services contracts/projects simultaneously.

- Commitment of time and energy to fully understand the many facets of working daily with a federal Department of Defense (DoD) government counterpart to collectively serve the federal end user customer.

- Ability to grow a meaningful and sustainable relationship with existing federal DoD clients and established outside company design partnerships, to further ensure trust, reliance, and credibility.

- Existing relationships with US government clients and specifically the Department of Defense including USACE, NAVFAC and USAF/AFCEC clients is highly preferable.

- Understand the concept of performance-based marketing. Winning new work by performance excellence, enhancing Stantec's reputation to federal government clients.

- Understanding the development of government fee proposals, and the associated marketplace, as well as technical items such as government specific technical specifications and construction cost estimates.

- Ability to facilitate collaboration with others to accomplish the common goal functioning in a highly productive team atmosphere.

- Establish and monitor project budgets, oversee quality control, and adherence to project schedules, in accordance with Stantec systems and requirements. Meet project management and quality control/quality assurance requirements of Stantec's project management framework.

- Manage multiple subconsultants over multiple contracts.

- Familiarity with Federal DoD contractual procedures and practices and execution of delivery order or Master Services Agreement (MSA)/IDIQ type contracts.

- Understanding of the DOD required facilities and infrastructure UFC's which predominantly support major DOD MILCON engineering and design and construction contracts and projects.

- Strong organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.

- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with a demonstrated ability to influence and build effective relationships built on trust and open communication.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize accordingly and manage resources effectively.

- Must be a proactive leader who functions independently.

- Experience operating within a collaborative environment of highly skilled professionals including internal networking across a large enterprise as well as demonstrated experience building and developing successful relationships.

- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Must be able to travel regularly as required.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent degree.

- 10-15 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Registered professional or accredited.

- On-the-job experience as a PM and having successfully managed multiple consulting projects.

This position works primarily in an office setting and includes some work and visits on construction sites. 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.