Acoustics Assistant Project Manager

Stantec

Assistant Project Manager supporting engineering projects at Stantec, overseeing project execution and client satisfaction. Collaborating with teams to deliver quality design solutions.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $123,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in driving the work on the project; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; publish and coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Leader and/or Operations Director; obtain resource commitment for all disciplines.
Assist in managing assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, including, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure.
Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures.
Work with the project manager to facilitate project kick-off meetings with all members of the project team and related personnel to clearly communicate the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project.
Assist in the development of detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget; identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation.
Direct, coordinate and support the members of the project team to meet the objectives of the client and the project profitability goals for Stantec.
Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Leader, Operations Director, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project.
Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews.
Assist in managing the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required.
Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibilities, knowledge, and abilities.
Create and maintain purpose-built tools that support the Project Management of the projects unique to your Business Unit; including templates and standardize deliverables, to increase overall project quality and efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures, codes, and standards.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrate strong written, oral, listening, and presentation skills to confidently interact and coordinate both technical and non-technical issues with the internal project team, Client and other Consultants.
Manages work independently and delegate and utilize other Stantec staff and productive partners effectively.
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills regarding projects, reports and other commitments; completes assignments in a quality and timely fashion; able to manage multiple priorities concurrently; is punctual and dependable.
Effectively builds positive morale on the team by inspiring confidence, instilling enthusiasm and cohesiveness, and influencing employees to act.
Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 3 years related industry experience.

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
eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementproject lifecycleproject planningproject executionproject monitoringproject closureQA/QC requirementstechnical document analysisdesign conceptsconstruction practices

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementteam leadershipclient managementpresentation skillsindependent workdelegationproblem-solvingprofessional development

Certifications

accredited engineering degree