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Stantec Project Management & Commercial Leader in CHANDLER, Arizona
Project Management & Commercial Leader - ( 240001OP )
Description
The Project Management & Commercial Leader (PMCL) drives best-in-class project delivery and is responsible for building and maintaining the project management community and supporting deployment and effective implementation of Stantec corporate and business-line specific project management practices within their assigned Business Center (BC) or region.
The PMCL will report directly to the Business Center Operations Leader (BCOL) with accountability to the Business Line Discipline Leader (BLDL). Project managers and project controls staff within the BC or region report directly to the PMCL unless they report through a technical lead, in which case they are accountable to the PMCL. The PMCL will be responsible for coaching and leading project managers, as well as growing their commercial acumen and project management capabilities; maintaining compliance with the PM Practice Framework; reviewing proposals and proposed costs; and regularly monitoring and reporting on the commercial, quality and risk position of all projects in their assigned area. PMCLs also analyze overall project performance to support the BCOL in project delivery, risk management, commercial terms evaluation, and budgeting and forecasting.
Your Responsibilities
Health & Safety:
Support project managers with implementing project-focused Health, Safety, Security and Environment practices. Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
People:
Oversee project management staff to ensure timely, effective, and efficient performance of project managers’ responsibilities.
Collaborate with business leaders to recruit, retain, mentor, coach and lead project managers and project managers in training, including development of succession plans for key positions and identifying and closing capability gaps among project management staff.
Conduct continuous training sessions for project managers and project controls staff to include Oracle dashboard, Integrated Project Solutions (IPS) or Integrated Project Management (IPM) and Project Update Review Service (PURS), preparing estimates to complete, change management and other critical PM activities.
Assign projects and pursuit efforts to appropriately qualified project managers and project technical leads in coordination with the BC management.
Provide formal and informal feedback on individual performance of project managers.
Update and maintain the PM Prequalification listing in consultation with the BCOL, RBL and BLDL.
Project Management & Execution:
Conduct 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.
Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec project management (PM) requirements, the business line (BL) Project Management Practice Framework, and those of the BC.
Lead monthly project management review process including PM completion of estimate to complete, estimate at completion (EAC), and revenue recognition, and approval of EACs as the Project Independent Reviewer (PIR) in accordance with Stantec's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
Lead and support efforts to integrate improved resource management (e.g., implement resource-loaded scheduling capabilities and practices if needed).
Recommend improvements to work processes, policies, and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level, BL level and at the enterprise level.
Coordinate with project managers to implement corrective actions for distressed projects, adapt and apply procedures to address unusual problem situations, and engage BC or BL leaders when needed to support this effort.
Evaluate project management compliance with Stantec risk management practices and procedures and PM requirements including the PM Framework.
Participate in project risk review as needed, including support for project managers during BOU Risk Committee Reviews and tracking go-condition completion.
Work closely with project managers to manage any novel or "first-of-a-kind" activities or projects to implement proper risk and execution controls and to communicate regularly with BC management on status.
Support the BC leadership in review and approval of proposal and project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans—ensuring plans are fit-for-purpose and BC approvals are in place.
Assist PMs in project-setup activities such as Oracle setup, intercompany agreements, and sub-contracts.
Commercial Management & Pricing:
Support the BCOL in the project-centric components of day-to-day operation of the business center or region, including project delivery performance, go/no-go decisions, pricing strategies, risk management, change management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting.
Provide interpretation of monthly project performance figures to support the BCOL in overall business unit management and the project managers to resolve project issues and improve project performance.
Assist in developing and reviewing proposal pricing to support BC objectives and individual bid pricing strategies, maintain a record of BC pricing, and support the account management and business development staff on key pursuits (e.g., evaluation of terms and conditions, commercial risk, and competitive advantage).
I ndividual Contributor:
Depending on the specific BC or region requirements, may pursue billable work and serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec PM requirements including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
Qualifications
Your Qualifications
Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional project management.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or comparable technical, business, or professional degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to drive change and deliver positive impact through influence.
Ability to create, foster and lead a team.
Ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g. deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and provide guidance on mitigation measures or corrective action to address the problem.
Understanding of Stantec financial methodologies, procedures, and policies.
Knowledge of contracts and commercial agreements.
Knowledge of scheduling concepts and familiarity with software (e.g. Primavera P6) preferred.
Knowledge of earned value forecasting and progress monitoring.
Understanding of Stantec Project Management Framework and Project Risk Practice.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers.
Ability to travel to other Stantec offices within the BC/region/geography – preference may be given to candidates who are located within the business region.
Familiarity with Stantec Mining, Minerals, and Metals Business Line service offerings and client base is preferred.
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.
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Salary Range(s):
- $110,000 - $165,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Chandler
Other Locations : United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Colorado-Denver
Organization : BC-1829 Mining-US
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Apr 16, 2024, 12:54:19 PM
Req ID: 240001OP
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