Senior Project Manager, Federal Programs

Senior Project Manager, Federal Programs - ( 240003ML )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving - whether by boat, car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet.

Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience.

Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we build communities. Our US Federal clients secure and enhance our communities. Together we live, work, and raise our families in these local, national, and international communities.

We are active within the communities we serve and seek those who serve our communities, especially veterans. We place special emphasis on those who have served our nation, because they uniquely understand the effort required to help communities prosper.

As Senior Project Manager, Federal Programs, you will serve as the principal point of contact for contract and project management with the Department of Defense (DoD) and specifically Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic Area of Operations.

This role will focus on MILCON facilities and Infrastructure as you lead Stantec's Defense Ports East program while supporting federal growth with Stantec's existing clients and other Business Operating Units (BOU) services.

You'll collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective services that meet our client needs. The ideal candidate will be located in the Virginia Beach, VA region or other east coast locations;

however, we have a national footprint to support the best fit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of the scope of work, budget, and schedule for the projects, including risk and change management
• Serve as the principal point of contact for management of all contracts associated with the projects
• Provide overall management of the project team during design, construction, testing, acceptance and turn-over of the project, including oversight of the implementation of phasing, demolition, and temporary facilities
• Facilitate collaborative communication between all stakeholders for successful delivery of the project as a part of the overall program
• Ensure effective and timely communication between the various project teams and stakeholders
• Excel in all phases of project management, including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure
• Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting
• Draft project work orders, project purchase orders, service contracts and change orders
• Provide the required leadership and cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with client representatives and service providers
• Be the lead driver of the client's vision
• Gather and develop future project forecasting information to inform execution and strategic hiring strategies

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstratable experience performing senior project management services including managing contracts and projects ranging from simple scope and complex scope projects for public sector clients with a focus on the US Department of Defense
• Passion for Leading AE Services multidiscipline delivery teams, to accomplish a variety of projects for the US Federal Government
• Ability to successfully lead multiple AE Services contracts / projects simultaneously
• Commitment of time and energy to fully understand the many facets of working daily with a federal Department of Defense (DoD) government counterpart to collectively serve the federal end user customer
• Ability to grow a meaningful and sustainable relationship with existing federal DoD clients and established outside company design partnerships, to further ensure trust, reliance and credibility
• Existing relationships with US government clients and specifically the Department of Defense including USACE, NAVFAC, USCG, and USAF / AFCEC clients is highly preferable
• Understand the concept of performance-based marketing. Winning new work by performance excellence, enhancing Stantec's reputation to federal government clients
• Understanding the development of government fee proposals, and the associated marketplace, as well as technical items such as government specific technical specifications and construction cost estimates
• Ability to facilitate collaboration with others to accomplish the common goal functioning in a highly productive team atmosphere
• Establish and monitor project budgets, oversee quality control, and adherence to project schedules, in accordance with Stantec systems and requirements.

Meet project management and quality control / quality assurance requirements of Stantec's project management framework

• Manage multiple subconsultants over multiple contracts
• Familiarity with Federal DoD contractual procedures and practices and execution of delivery order or Master Services Agreement (MSA) / IDIQ type contracts
• Understanding of the DOD required facilities and infrastructure UFC's which predominantly support major DOD MILCON engineering and design and construction contracts and projects
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with a demonstrated ability to influence and build effective relationships built on trust and open communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize accordingly and manage resources effectively
• Must be a proactive leader who functions independently
• Experience operating within a collaborative environment of highly skilled professionals including internal networking across a large enterprise as well as demonstrated experience building and developing successful relationships
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to travel regularly as required

Education and Experience

• 15 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent degree
• Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
• On-the-job experience as a PM and having successfully managed multiple design and / or construction projects

This position works primarily in an office setting and includes some work and visits on construction sites. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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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.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups / initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

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.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s) :

Salary Range(s) :

• $157,200 - $235,900 Min / Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC / NY
• $137,300 - $205,900
• $147,300 - $229,000 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC

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-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Maryland-Laurel, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-New York-New York, United States-New Jersey-Rochelle Park, United States-Massachusetts-Burlington, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Maine-Topsham, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington

Organization : BC-1794 Transpt-US Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 4, 2024, 5 : 36 : 10 AM

Req ID : 240003ML

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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