Project Management Lead

Stantec

Project Management Lead responsible for high-quality project delivery and continuous improvement in project execution. Overseeing project managers and supporting business development efforts at Stantec.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec Project Management Framework and any specific business line practices.
Recommend improvements to work processes, policies and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level and BL level.
Serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec Project Management Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Support PMs with implementing project focused Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) practices.
Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec team members, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
Oversee, supervise and lead BC PMs to ensure timely, effective and efficient performance of project management responsibilities within an assigned area.
Collaborate with PMCLs to recruit, retain, mentor, coach, and lead all levels of project management team members, including developing succession plans for key roles and identifying and addressing capability gaps within the project management team.
Work with the PMCL team to ensure continuous training sessions for project managers and project controls staff are available; Oracle dashboard, Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), Integrated Project Management (IPM), preparing estimates to complete, change management and other critical PM activities and tools.
Assign projects in conjunction with the PMCL team for pursuit efforts to appropriately qualified project managers.
Provide formal feedback on individual performance of project managers and project coordinators.
Champion the spirit of a collaborative project delivery approach within the BC.
Support Campaign and Proposal teams by reviewing proposal materials to ensure alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and confirm that client requirements, scope, risks, and commercial and technical needs are achievable.
Work with the PMCL team to assign PMs as Proposal Managers when required.
Proactively market and cross-sell company services across business lines and disciplines to secure new clients and commissions and strengthen industry relationships.
Participate in debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuously improve pursuit and business development practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in managing a wide range of major and complex projects, including 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven success delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary, and technically complex projects ($5M+ in fees or comparable complexity).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and projects across varying disciplines and geographies.
Strong financial acumen, contract management skills, and understanding of business operations.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec Project Management Framework and any specific business line practices.
Recommend improvements to work processes, policies and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level and BL level.
Serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec Project Management Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Support PMs with implementing project focused Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) practices.
Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec team members, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
Oversee, supervise and lead BC PMs to ensure timely, effective and efficient performance of project management responsibilities within an assigned area.
Collaborate with PMCLs to recruit, retain, mentor, coach, and lead all levels of project management team members, including developing succession plans for key roles and identifying and addressing capability gaps within the project management team.
Work with the PMCL team to ensure continuous training sessions for project managers and project controls staff are available; Oracle dashboard, Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), Integrated Project Management (IPM), preparing estimates to complete, change management and other critical PM activities and tools.
Assign projects in conjunction with the PMCL team for pursuit efforts to appropriately qualified project managers.
Provide formal feedback on individual performance of project managers and project coordinators.
Champion the spirit of a collaborative project delivery approach within the BC.
Support Campaign and Proposal teams by reviewing proposal materials to ensure alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and confirm that client requirements, scope, risks, and commercial and technical needs are achievable.
Work with the PMCL team to assign PMs as Proposal Managers when required.
Proactively market and cross-sell company services across business lines and disciplines to secure new clients and commissions and strengthen industry relationships.
Participate in debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuously improve pursuit and business development practices. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in managing a wide range of major and complex projects, including 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven success delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary, and technically complex projects ($5M+ in fees or comparable complexity).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and projects across varying disciplines and geographies.
Strong financial acumen, contract management skills, and understanding of business operations.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementscope managementschedule managementbudget managementquality managementrisk managementcontract managementfinancial acumenchange managementhealth safety security environmental (HSSE)

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationcollaborationmentoringcoachingteam managementperformance feedbackprocess improvementclient relationship management