Senior Project Manager - Science & Technology

Stantec • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Stantec's Buildings team is dedicated to becoming the world's leading integrated design practice. Our team of architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are driven by the power of design. We foster a collaborative culture and employ an innovative, sustainable approach to create impactful buildings. Our mission is to enhance global quality of life through design. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Denver office and contribute to our leadership team. This role is envisioned as a Principal track position, requiring a strong leader in both people and project management, with established client relationships that will foster sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in Science & Technology (S&T) markets, including research universities, pharmaceutical companies, and federal agencies like the DOE and USDA. A proven commitment to design excellence, project delivery, and exceptional client satisfaction is essential. The role involves developing and nurturing existing Stantec client relationships, as well as acquiring new ones. The primary responsibilities include business development and project delivery, encompassing client management, project leadership, and providing technical guidance to large teams.

Requirements

• A passion for S&T design and demonstrated leadership on major projects.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a diverse client base.
• Strong seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec.
• Demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary project teams (internal and external) through all phases of project delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of project financials and risk management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team building skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit and Microsoft Office and ancillary ‘digital’ design tools
• Bachelor or Master’s degree of Architecture at an accredited institution is required.
• Must have valid Drivers License and clean MVR

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 15 years of experience with a focus on S&T projects is preferred.
• License to practice Architecture in the state of Colorado is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership: Lead and partner with clients as a trusted advisor, fostering long-term relationships that drive successful project outcomes and financial success. You will be accountable for the success of the client relationship.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop and mentor high-performing project teams to improve and advance project delivery and successful outcomes. Identify and foster the talent of emerging leaders. Promote a culture of excellence inside and outside of the organization.
• Top-Line Growth & Bottom-Line Performance: Collaborate with office and sector leadership to refine and implement strategic initiatives. Ensure successful project delivery, resulting in repeat opportunities with existing clients. Drive success through proactive identification and pursuit of new client targets.
• Sphere of Influence: Be an active member within the communities that Stantec serves. Be known as a thought leader within the local/regional S&T market: active presence in your community including conference attendance/speaking engagements and/or active memberships in associations (such as board posts and committee memberships).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior