Senior Project Manager, Architecture

Stantec

Senior Project Manager leading complex architectural projects at Stantec. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative design solutions for higher education and civic markets.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large, complex architectural projects through all phases of design and construction, with a strong focus on client relationship management, project financial management, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Proficient in ensuring compliance with project management frameworks and delivering projects that meet client goals for quality, budget, and schedule.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementFinancial ManagementLeadership of Multidisciplinary TeamsArchitectural Design and Construction

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Hard Skills

Project Financial ManagementBudgetingSchedulingResource PlanningBuilding Systems KnowledgeConstruction MethodsLife Safety CodesBuilding CodesProject Management SoftwareArchitectural Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteNewformaRevitBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Architect (RA)LEED Green AssociateLEED AP

Industry Keywords

Architectural ProjectsHigher EducationCivic ProjectsPublic ProjectsHealthcare ProjectsWorkplace ProjectsScience and Technology ProjectsInstitutional Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple large, complex architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, fostering strong relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and technical excellence.
Collaborate with Principals-in-Charge on business development activities, client positioning, proposal preparation, interviews, and project pursuits.
Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and financial performance.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and owner representatives.
Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
Ensure projects meet client goals for program, budget, schedule, quality, and design intent.
Facilitate project meetings, owner meetings, consultant coordination meetings, and construction progress meetings.
Manage contract administration, including change orders, additional services, applications for payment, and project documentation.
Ensure compliance with Stantec's Project Management Framework and quality management processes.
Work closely with Operations and Practice Leadership to forecast staffing needs and allocate project resources.
Mentor Assistant Project Managers and emerging professionals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Keep the Principal-in-Charge informed of project status, key decisions, financial performance, and client issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead project closeout activities, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success managing large, complex architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships while supporting business development and pursuit efforts.
Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource planning, invoicing, and profitability.
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction methods, accessibility requirements, life safety codes, and applicable building codes.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and client service.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with sound professional judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Newforma; experience with Revit, Bluebeam, and project management software is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; Master's degree preferred.
Registered Architect (RA) required.
10+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience, including leadership of complex building projects.
Demonstrated project management experience across multiple project phases and building types.
Experience with higher education, civic, public, healthcare, workplace, science and technology, or other complex institutional projects is preferred.
Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and construction administration is highly desirable.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to 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
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).