Project Director
Stantec
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Director for the design and construction of multiple projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction, and occupancy; and range in sector and complexity. Total project costs can range from several Million to $300+Million. As a Project Director, you will exhibit all the qualities of an experienced Project Manager with the added ability to lead client accounts. The typical Program and Project Management client structure includes a Project Executive paired with a Project Director and/or Project Manager (and Assistant Project Manager if required) so our clients benefit from a high level of service. This structure allows the Project Director to lead the team, while having a support structure of Stantec Program and Project Management Executives. Project Directors have autonomy and are empowered to lead project teams, while having access to executive oversight when required.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of multiple projects valued at $25m-$300m, to include both renovations and new builds
Directly managing activities of up to 25-50 project team members
Foster a diverse collaborative culture
Manage conflicting priorities and business interests
Motivate and inspire others along with inspiring confidence and trust in clients and potential clients
Involve employees, deliver results, emphasize teamwork, stimulate change, and recognize performance
Interact with client as project leader and define pace, progression, and culture of project team
Communicate clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities to the project team
Anticipate and foresee conditions and concerns. Make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals and all disciplines within a project
Ensure that scheduled activities are meeting the client’s goals and objectives
Communicate the vision and scope of the project and keep it on track
Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team, motivating people to perform at their best
Utilize the professional project team members and other resources efficiently
Create a project budget including all cost parameters for the project. Position requires working knowledge of costs for capital project components
Create schedules with all relevant events and understand their relationships
Train PM’s in creating schedules, budgets, and overall team management
Present budgets, schedules, and events to clients, allowing for continuous project progression with client understanding and concurrence. Project Director will be required to present, and maintain confidence of C-suite client executives
Monitor profitability
fee utilization against contract value
Review the design for adherence to client expectation and budgetary constraints
Monitor the construction process to ensure client’s objectives are met
Take ownership and maintain full accountability for the success of the project
Monitor all client communication and correspondence -Review and approve all client invoices
Review and approve project invoices and payment requests such that payments are consistent with work completed
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Leadership experience in building sectors related to design and construction is required
Project Management experience on large, capital project
Ability to logically and creatively analyze and manage the project budget
Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)
Demonstrated ability to lead project team
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Business, or equivalent degree
10+ years’ experience managing projects and leading project teams
Professional Registration or certifications a plus
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location: United States | SC | North Charleston
Organization: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 04:06:54
Req ID: REQ250002AB