Project Manager, Design Coordinator

Job Description:

  • Oversee and coordinate tenant interior projects across Stantec’s office portfolio
  • Plan, budget, oversee, and document relocations, space fit-outs, interior construction, and decommissioning projects
  • Interpret and produce schematic-level construction drawings; assist an Architect with schematics and space programming
  • Work with Corporate Real Estate managers, user groups, architects, engineers, and regional leadership to determine specifications and communicate requirements
  • Establish trusted partnership with regional leadership and evaluate/assimilate design changes from stakeholders
  • Provide input on project scopes and budgets; maintain regular budget updates and cost control
  • Coordinate architectural design with design team, engineering consultants, and specialist disciplines
  • Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and assist coordination of deliverables at all project phases
  • Support project delivery best practices, quality control, safety, and perform risk management
  • Monitor project progress, prepare reports, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards
  • Implement strategies to control scope, schedule, and cost changes; report issues to management
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, schedules, budgets, and work breakdown structures
  • Act as main point of contact, chair project/site meetings, and maintain meeting minutes
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors and manage consultant/construction manager procurement processes
  • Ensure approvals and permits are obtained and manage punch list, warranty, and closeout phases

Requirements:

  • AutoCAD knowledge and proficiency is a must
  • Basic understanding and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes and jurisdictional processes
  • Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program
  • Ability to develop floor plans
  • Proficient in evaluating the impact of design and construction alternatives on cost, schedule, and scope
  • Familiar with risk management practices and quality assurance control measures
  • Strong planning abilities for short-term objectives and long-term goals
  • Capable of preparing and interpreting schedules and step-by-step action plans
  • Strong client-facing skills and ability to foster teamwork within cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in reading, interpreting, and working from advanced sketches, blueprints, and construction drawings
  • Technical understanding of building science and construction contracts
  • Able to work effectively managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
  • Skilled in working cooperatively with diverse stakeholders in institutional settings
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Bluebeam is an asset
  • Knowledge of modeling and design software such as Revit, Rhino, and/or SketchUp is an asset
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • Demonstrated experience managing tenant improvement projects, relocations, space fit-outs, interior construction, or decommissioning
  • 5+ years of related project management experience required (including ideally 2+ years of technical design experience)
  • PMP or other relevant certifications are highly desirable
  • 7+ years of total experience preferred
  • Must be able to travel internationally approximately 10%

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Temporary/casual employees: group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account
  • Benefits may not apply to union positions
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