Project Management Lead - St Leonards, Australia - Stantec

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Description

About the role

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for the next step in their Career? The NSW Buildings Business Unit are seeking a Project Management Lead (PML) to help grow the commercial acumen and delivery capabilities of Project Managers (PMs) within the Buildings team to successfully deliver projects for clients and contribute to the long-term profitability of the Business.

Based in our St Leonards office, you will support the Project Management Commercial Leader (PMCL) in management and governance of an allocated portfolio of projects and project managers. This will include assisting to maintain compliance with the Project Management Framework (PMF) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, regularly monitoring and reporting on the commercial, quality and risk position of all projects in their assigned area. You will also work directly with the PMs to achieve effective and timely solutions.

We are seeking candidates with at least 7 years hands-on experience delivering projects for consulting firms and/or clients in the role of Project Manager. This is a leadership position where the successful candidate will lead and teach our Project Management cohort based on their own learned experiences. The PML will also be expected to work as a Project Manager within our Buildings team, delivering projects of their own for multi-disciplinary buildings projects in a variety of sectors which may include Commercial, Health, Defence, Data Centers, and Social Infrastructure.

Salary range: $150-170k Total Renumeration Package

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing project delivery within Buildings to ensure projects are delivered in line with the Stantec PM Framework to meet client requirements,
• Supporting 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.
• Conducting regular project review meetings with project managers and project controls personnel to monitor project-level performance, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management in support of program or BC-level reporting and management.
• Conducting monthly project management review process including PM completion of estimate to complete, estimate at completion (EAC), and revenue recognition, and approval of EACs in accordance with Stantec's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
• Supporting the Buildings leaders in review and approval of proposal and project scopes, schedules, budgets; review and approve project/ execution plans-ensuring plans are fit-for-purpose and BC approvals are in place.
• Supporting the Buildings leaders in the project-centric components of day-to-day operation of the business centre or region, including project delivery performance, go/no-go decisions, pricing strategies, risk management, change management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting within your assigned area.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or comparable technical, business or professional degree with a minimum of 7 year's relevant experience
• Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule and budget and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
• Strong understanding of scheduling concepts and program.
• PMP certification (or ability to obtain PMP within 12 months) or equivalent.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills to resolve contractual disputes.
• Initiative to identify and flag opportunities and risks to achieve business objectives.
• Strong soft skills enabling you to work and communicate with Project Managers, as well as leveraging the influence of Business Leads, Group Leads and Team Leads to achieve good project outcomes.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including 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 - Including 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.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 17, 2024, 11:21:18 PM

Req ID: 240001Q9

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans