Stantec

Assistant Project Manager, Buildings

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $123,300 per year

About the role

  • Provide project management support to the Project Manager/Director across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and owner objectives
  • Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables; develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestone frameworks
  • Coordinate and facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, clients, and consultants, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and distributing key updates
  • Monitor and analyze project performance against established milestones, budgets, and KPIs; prepare detailed status reports and executive summaries for stakeholders
  • Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, equipment planners, and specialty consultants to support design coordination, construction activities, and owner representation
  • Develop, update, forecast, and control project schedules and financials, proactively identifying variances and supporting corrective action planning
  • Support stakeholder management efforts by identifying key stakeholders, managing expectations, maintaining engagement, and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle
  • Administer and track procurement and contract processes, including competitive bid documentation, contract negotiations, invoices, payments, and change order reviews
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and maintain Risk and Change Registers, and support implementation of risk management strategies
  • Assist with regulatory reviews and inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), as well as coordination of relocation, occupancy, and closeout activities, while maintaining accurate and organized project documentation

Requirements

  • Proficiency in project management methodologies, with a strong desire to expand knowledge and practical application
  • Advanced computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, eBuilder, Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications
  • Working knowledge of design and construction processes, project phases, and regulatory requirements
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and prepare detailed project performance reports
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
  • New college graduates considered, requiring strong Co-op and/or Internship experience within Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Construction firms preferred
  • 5 years’ experience strongly preferred along a Junior / Assistant Project Manager career track; may include Architecture, Engineering, Design or Construction Management background
Benefits
  • Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 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
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
  • Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
  • Eligible for paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project management methodologiesproject scheduling softwareMicrosoft ProjecteBuilderMicrosoft Office Suiteconstruction drawings interpretationtechnical specifications analysisproject performance reportingrisk management strategiesbudget management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingtime managementteamworkadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction Management