Stantec’s vision is to be the world’s leading integrated design practice working on large, complex, transformational projects. These projects are executed collaboratively by leveraging the collective talent within our global design practice on creativity, innovative solutions, and design capability.

The Minneapolis based group at Stantec is consistently working on a wide variety of exciting industrial food and beverage, process, chemical, bio-agricultural, and other manufacturing projects. From retrofit/upgrade projects to brownfield additions, to complete greenfield facility installations, we partner with clients through all phases of the project lifecycle to deliver high quality designs and outcomes.

Your Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for safely leading multi-discipline engineering teams through the lifecycle of mid to large size capital projects, from initial project definition through final design and construction support.  The projects you will manage will be centered around our group’s process team; however, the entire project team is often made up of engineers, specialists, and design professionals from various discipline groups across Stantec.

If you can see yourself working at a vibrant company that values innovative thinking, technical excellence, passion, and a strong commitment to partnership then Stantec may be the place for you.

Reporting Relationships

This role will report internally to the Business Center Operations Leader but will have other “soft” lines of reporting such as to the Business Center Practice Leader who is responsible for new client / project development.

The Project Manager will need to lead multi-discipline teams.  These teams, while not necessarily reporting directly to the Project Manager, will report to the Project Manager for items related to project scope, schedule, and budget.  It is the Project Manager’s responsibility to define the expectations of these teams and hold the teams accountable to the agreed expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Support development of proposals for all phases of projects Interface with client to understand upcoming projects and prepare effective technical proposals outlining scope, schedule, and budget. Develop and expand client relationship that generate repeat business. 

Project Management

Manage scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. Oversee teams consisting of in-house professionals, designers, and engineers.  Monitor project health, including budget and schedule with the help of project control personnel. Provide leadership in managing project-related staff performance and mentoring personnel for overall success of project team. Lead project coordination meetings with clients, internal team members and/or external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors. Identify potential changes in scope/schedule/budget.  These will arise in virtually any project and can be due to unforeseen developments, new regulatory developments, changes in customer’s instructions, or a variety of reasons. Understand and direct work within Stantec's quality control guidelines. Become a champion of Stantec's and the client’s EH&S programs, with a focus on safety in design and in the field. Complete staff resource planning for assigned projects and participate in employee recruiting where required. Lead and drive projects toward efficient and effective action, to keep project progress moving, and take active ownership to maintain schedule, quality and cost, and minimize re-work. Your Capabilities and Credentials Experience in all stages of project execution ideally following industry best practices such as Front-End-Loading stage gate process or similar. Experience managing multi-disciplined engineering projects is preferred.  Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs. Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications. General understanding of multi-disciplinary process, mechanical, electrical and control systems, civil, structural, architectural, and industry standards to ensure scope gaps do not occur. Familiarity with scheduling software and 3D design tools. Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field from an accredited university is required.  Preferred 5+ years of project management experience in the engineering design field.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

It is desired for this person to commute as needed to the office located in Plymouth MN, however potential for partial or full remote work (but required to be at local client site 3 days per week) is possible for the right candidate. 

Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using a computer/laptop at a workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 9 kilograms / 20 pounds Occasional – 1-33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment if needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, 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.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY Min Pay Range: $88,300 for locations in MN Max Pay Range: $128,000 for location in MN Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.