Senior Program/Project Manager – Buildings

Stantec

. Provide leadership across a portfolio of major, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project requirements, and business performance targets .

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$161,100 - CA$249,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership across a portfolio of major, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project requirements, and business performance targets
Serve as a senior advisor to project teams and leadership, supporting decision-making related to delivery strategy, commercial considerations, and risk management across complex programs
Accountable for achieving project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations on large-scale projects, ensuring consistent and successful delivery outcomes
Lead and support integrated teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls functions to deliver coordinated and high-quality project execution
Collaborate with Regional Major Projects Leads, project teams, and corporate partners (risk management, legal, finance, insurance) to support contract requirements, manage project risks, and resolve complex issues
Oversee development and review of major project proposals, including scope definition, fee development, delivery approach, and commercial considerations
Participate in project governance activities, including contributing to project reviews and supporting effective oversight of major project performance
Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a clear understanding of client needs and expectations
Facilitate coordination with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and subconsultants to support aligned and successful project delivery
Monitor project performance and support teams in addressing challenges related to cost, schedule, quality, and risk
Manage financial and operational aspects of projects, including monitoring project financials, managing budgets, revenue recognition, invoicing, and collections, and translating data into insights to support informed decision-making and overall project performance
Identify and share lessons learned, contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices
Mentor and support the development of project team members, providing guidance and sharing experience across major project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience managing large, complex projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and overall performance
Strong understanding of project delivery models, including Design-Build, P3, IPD, and other collaborative delivery approaches
Demonstrated experience in contract administration, commercial management, and supporting resolution of project-related challenges
Ability to provide guidance and support to multidisciplinary project teams across complex, high-value projects
Knowledge of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and performance monitoring
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience working across large, integrated project teams
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support decision-making in complex project environments
Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams, regions, and disciplines
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Ability to travel up to 25%
Security clearance eligibility is a must for this position. Candidate must be open to a security clearance check and must have 10 years traceable residency in Canada.
Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in project management, architecture, or engineering
Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing large scale complex projects
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a program/project manager with an architectural-engineering firm is preferred
Professional designation and/or PMP preferred
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontract administrationcommercial managementcost managementschedulingforecastingperformance monitoringDesign-BuildP3IPD

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationguidancementoringresponsiveness

Certifications

PMPLEED Green AssociateLEED AP