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Assistant Project Manager - Workplace - ( 240003LV )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Philadelphia studio of Stantec Architecture & Engineering, a national leader in commercial architecture, building repositioning, and workplace thought, design, and practice, is seeking a developing Project Manager to work with local and regional leadership to design great projects, grow the practice, and have a positive and profound impact on the communities we serve.

At Stantec, we believe design extends beyond the elements that define space. At its best, design shapes our lives, influences our behaviors, and lends purpose and meaning to our activities. If that resonates with you and you have a passion for architecture and interior design, we encourage you to submit your qualifications. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to inspire others.

Your Key Responsibilities

This developing Project Manager position is chiefly responsible for driving project delivery and execution, technical quality, and design excellence. We seek candidates with project delivery experience who are willing to learn, grow, and develop their skill sets and experience across a breadth of project management responsibilities. Successful candidates should have a passion for mentoring, instilling a sustainable mindset, and growing and nurturing relationships with clients.

It is important to note that the title of Project Manager in a previous position is not a requirement for this role. We are seeking a well-organized, enthusiastic, interior designer with a genuine interest in project management and a strong desire to grow into a project leadership role. Key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Manages client accounts with simultaneous multiple projects and tasks.

• Oversees day-to-day tasks and deliverables on multiple small- to medium-scale projects.

• Coordinates and manages inter-disciplinary teams including designers, architects, engineers, and other building-related professionals.

• May work collaboratively with Senior Project Managers on large, complex projects.

• Oversees day-to-day project activities/tasks/meetings, manages project production team, and serves as main client point-of-contact.

• Leads the client and project team to ensure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.

• Assists Studio leadership with developing project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.

• Ensures that Project Management Framework tasks are completed in a timely fashion and properly documented with the assistance of the Project Controls team. This includes but is not limited to site safety planning and reports, staffing charts, audit related document preparations, etc.

• Oversees the delivery of a quality set of deliverables from test-fits to construction documents.

• Leads project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.

• Manages and reviews change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.

• Participates in financial administration including invoicing, collections, etc. with the support of the Project Controls team.

• Works with Studio leadership in determining project staffing needs, recommending personnel and annual review process for staff.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Client-facing and professional.

• Must be able to attend regular on-site meetings, with most projects located in the Philadelphia region.

• Comprehensive understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.

• Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.

• Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Team player with the client, integrated project team and contractor.

• Excellent communicator, with understanding of tools such as OneNote, Bluebeam and other modern means of virtual collaboration.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be proficient in MS Excel. Must have experience with managing REVIT based projects. Microsoft Project is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an interior design or project management role.

• Workplace sector experience strongly preferred.

• Prior experience with project delivery including managing client relationships, team oversight, day-to-day coordination, a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Hybrid work schedule is available.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Organization : BC-1779 Buildings-US Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 1, 2024, 1:35:10 PM

Req ID: 240003LV

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans