Commissioning Project Manager - Buildings

Stantec Inc.•Arlington, TX

34d

About The Position

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Project Manager is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of the project, to the Client, according to the contract. The Project Manager represents and is the primary administrator and communications link between all project stakeholders. He/she relies on past experience and expertise to manage typical commissioning projects, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and creates a plan to meet the client's expectations and goals and provides a positive experience. Capable of pursuing opportunities and managing all project activities, without oversight or support, on projects with the following characteristics: Any size project Standard project complexity Standard to Long schedule duration projects Proposal preparation, any format Multi-Phase project design or multi-phase construction Management of Domestic and International Projects

Requirements

Possess comprehensive knowledge of commissioning practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines
Comprehensive knowledge of Cx best practices and processes.
Communicates in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrates 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 delegates and utilizes other staff and productive partners effectively
Demonstrates excellent 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
Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building skills by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and cohesiveness between teams, the Client, and other Consultants, to foster an environment of success
Maintains a positive, self-motivated, can-do attitude; is adaptable and flexible
Domestic travel is required for the role
Posses a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required
2+ years of Project Management experience in a related field

Nice To Haves

Formal Project Management training (ex. PMP) or ability to achieve within one-year of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the work on the project; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; publish and coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Leader and Operations Director; obtain resource commitment for all commissioning disciplines
Delegates and oversees project tasks to be performed by other Cx team members.
Manage 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
Facilitate a project kick-off meeting involving all members of the project team and related personnel in order to clearly define the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project
Independently develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget (Business Mindset); identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation
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
Lead and support Commissioning team in active field reviews, testing, issue capture and issues resolution of mechanical, electrical and automation related technical services within facilities.
Lead and assist in generating Functional Performance test scripts based upon project specific sequences of operation for mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.
Lead and assist in facilitating, witnesses and documenting functional performance testing of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.
Develop Cx plans and specifications.
Attend Cx pre-proposal meetings, Cx kick-off meetings and additional meetings as required for designated Cx projects.
Execute and manage commissioning assignments encompassing both in office and on-site activities and requirements.
Monitor Cx activities on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of Cx work and ensure compliance of project contract Cx requirements.
Direct, coordinate, and support the project team to meet the objectives of the client and the project profitability goals
Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews
Manage the client's expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings asrequired
Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services
Actively participates in cross selling of services and new project pursuits
Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, 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
Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client
Develop commissioning (Cx) scopes of services, Cx cost estimates and Cx proposals.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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