Job Description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Project Manager to join our integrated buildings practice in Honolulu, HI, where you will manage and support the growth of our US West delivery and execution hub. Our Federal Buildings sector group is seeking qualified candidates to support our growing practice. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future. Join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Come join Stantec, a Top 10 global design firm in our Federal Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, Urban, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to clients that include NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, NGB, GSA, and more.

You will serve as a contributor within our Buildings/AE team, independently guiding clients from initial planning through project completion to achieve high performance, cost-effective outcomes. This role provides a pathway to expand Stantec’s Federal DoD practice and directly support leadership in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Execution

• Responsible for delivering quality documents.
• Developing project-specific management plans, execution plans, communications plans, design quality control plans, risk management plans, etc.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
• Lead project management and execution, promoting design excellence and sustainability.
• Responsible for cost-based, project financial management utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM). Monitor project spending with budget and schedule adherence.
• Keep the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, potential issues, deadlines, and deliverables; understand the levels of the decision-making responsibilities of the role as a Sr. Project Manager.
• Maintain client relationship. Lead stakeholder meetings and maintain all project records.
• Lead the client and project team to ensure that the project design meets the client's budget, schedule, program, and design intent.
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the negotiation and development of project agreements.
• Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.
• Oversee development of building documentation in modeling software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD)
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and motivate project teams.
• Assure that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented.
• Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and subcontractors.
• Manage and track change orders, applications for payment by contractors, and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
• Work with the Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.
• Directs client invoicing and effectively manages collections.
• Negotiate and develop various contract and project delivery types, including but not limited to design-build, design-bid-build, progressive design-build, etc.
• Manage quality control of design, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Ensure all health, safety, security, and environmental requirements are followed.

Leadership and Team Development

• Uphold Stantec Core Values - We do what is right, we put people first, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve.
• Keep the Principal informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Mentor, motivate, and manage high-performing, integrated teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across disciplines.

Business Development

• Lead and support pursuit efforts, including strategy, proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.
• Proactive marketing and cross-selling (across business lines and disciplines) of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Familiar with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Existing relationships with US government clients and specifically the Department of Defense including USACE, NAVFAC and USAF/AFCEC clients is highly preferable
• DoD project management experience, especially experience with NAVFAC and USACE.
• Knowledge of managing all phases of AE projects, including project delivery methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and budget.
• Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Skilled in facilitating internal and external project team meetings, monitoring, tracking, and controlling outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, and prioritization.
• Team player with the client, project team, and partnering contractors.
• Effective negotiator and communicator.
• Adaptive and strategic.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Projects; prefer experience with Revit and BIM management.
• Ability to travel regionally

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field, or combination of bachelor’s degree in non-engineering related field, and 5 years of engineering experience.
• Must be a United States-registered PE (Professional Engineer), EIT (Engineer-in-training) or PMP (project management Professional).
• Possess a United States Citizenship per project requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in both AE Services and Design-Build projects, including supporting GC construction phases.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu

Organization: 2045 Buildings-US California Engineering-Honolulu HI

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 15/04/2026 05:04:27

Req ID: 1005398

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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