Senior Project Manager – (250002O5)
Overview
Our established Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager with strong ties to the Canberra region. A well‐established local network and solid relationships within the area will be key to driving success in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your connections and make a meaningful impact on iconic projects while advancing your career in a supportive and flexible environment.
The role sits within our Community Development group where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of ACT projects in land development, subdivision, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in land development and civil project management, proven experience leading teams of engineers and technicians, and solid financial and commercial acumen.
Day‐to‐Day Tasks
* Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
* Support campaign and proposal staff to identify project opportunities and prepare proposal material with a focus on Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) practices, ensuring client requirements, scope/deliverables, risk, technical and commercial needs are achievable.
* Proactive marketing and cross‐selling of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.
* Lead project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.
* Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and reviewing executed contracts to verify timeframes, milestones, procedures and budgets to achieve project outcomes.
* Establish project plans (where required) including resourcing, finance, risk and quality in conjunction with the technical team, project Technical Leads/Project Engineers, Project Support personnel and Project Accounting to ensure all aspects of the project are planned prior to project execution.
* Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members.
* Comply with project controls including project scheduling to demonstrate delay and disruption, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and productivity, project cost forecasting and management of changes to the scope of work.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project management, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.
* Ideally you should have 7 years of experience.
* Previous civil project management experience working on stormwater/roads, land development and councils.
* Previous success in delivering large projects; undertaking day‐to‐day project coordination, development and execution of projects plans and programming.
* Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.
* Experience in project programming and critical path analysis by implementing strategies which address program, delivery, design risks and ensure the most appropriate standards and requirements are developed and implemented.
* Commercial acumen in managing resources and budgets.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
Benefits
* Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part‐time employment.
* Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
* Learning and Talent Development Programs – global programmes, online learning and on‐the‐job learning.
* Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
* A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
* Professional Memberships.
* Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
* Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
* Service Recognition Awards.
* Employee Assistance Program.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
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