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Project Management Lead/Senior or Principal… at Stantec · Christchu…
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Job Description
Project Management Lead
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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
The opportunity
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Finding solutions to our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network of over 360 water specialists collaborates and innovates to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.
We are seeking an experienced dual function Project Management Lead / Principal Project Manager to join our busy Water team and are open to any of our main office locations in the South Island. We are one of the few Engineering Consultancies in the country with in-house expertise in all disciplines required for water resource management. We can provide a comprehensive array of services encompassing innovative conceptual planning, investigations and feasibility studies, environmental planning, financial, economic and energy modelling, risk assessment, design, procurement, asset management, refurbishment and enhancement.
Below is a snapshot of some key responsibilities;
Overseeing a delivery portfolio and instilling commercial acumen
Preparing and reviewing commercial proposals / client relationships
Coaching project delivery teams
Accountable to the Commercial Lead for the delivery outcomes of the portfolio (internal & externally)
Individual management of portfolio of strategic projects
To be a success in this role you will bring extensive experience in delivering 3 Waters infrastructure projects with a solid track record of problem solving, team leadership, financial acumen client management and people leadership.
What we offer
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:
Professional development and support
Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
Professional memberships
Service recognition awards
Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
Office Social Club and events
About us
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Applications close Friday 6th November