Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical, Data Centers

Stantec

Senior Project Manager leading complex, technically sophisticated data center projects for Stantec. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships in Mission Critical practice.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all project phases from programming and concept design through construction administration
Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors, internal teams, and agencies
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while promoting collaboration and professional growth
Build strong client relationships and proactively address project goals and expectations
Develop and manage schedules, staffing plans, financial forecasts, fees, and delivery strategies
Support business development through proposals, scopes, fee planning, interviews, and contracts
Maintain QA/QC standards across all project phases and deliverables
Manage construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, bid coordination, site observations, and technical issue resolution
Identify project risks early and develop practical solutions supporting schedule, budget, and design goals
Monitor staffing, coordination, and project performance to ensure efficient resource management
Promote sustainable, resilient, and high-performance design strategies where appropriate
Participate in client presentations, interviews, and marketing initiatives supporting Mission Critical growth
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design, including 2+ years of project management experience focused on Mission Critical or Data Center projects
Current Architectural license required; NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred
Proven success leading large multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
Strong experience managing schedules, staffing, consultant coordination, fees, budgets, and construction administration
Thorough understanding of integrated project delivery, building systems, construction methods, codes and standards
Experience overseeing comprehensive construction documentation and maintaining QA/QC standards
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
Ability to mentor teams and build collaborative working relationships
Strong business and operational acumen with proposal and client development experience
Highly organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and effective in deadline-driven environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcommercial architectureconstruction administrationschedulingfinancial forecastingQA/QC standardsconstruction documentationintegrated project deliverybuilding systemsconstruction methods

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementmentoringcollaborationbusiness acumenadaptabilitydetail-orientedinnovation

Certifications

Architectural licenseNCARB certificationLEED Accreditation