Stantec’s Alberta based Community Development group is a market leader in the real estate planning and development industry. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Our multidisciplinary team covers planning and urban design, civil and stormwater engineering, landscape architecture, private site development, and construction management. We work with a diverse group of clients in land and site development, city-building and municipal projects, public realm and open space, and planning and development policy and strategy. Successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects and clients begins with insight and foresight into industry trends and engagement.

Your Opportunity

As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will work with multiple team members on greenfield projects of various sizes and complexities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a strong and collaborative team of industry-leading professionals. The selected candidate will be responsible for greenfield project delivery, financials, construction oversight (in combination with our Field Services group), proposals, and client success. The projects assigned to a Project Manager may have complex features that require the application of mature knowledge. This role also contributes to the analysis of proposed community development projects to ensure timely project delivery, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

The Stantec Alberta South Community Development group provides services to land developers in Calgary and Southern Alberta. This individual will be responsible for managing relationships with some of our most valued developer clients, providing exceptional customer service.

Your Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery and preparation of Subdivision Engineering Construction Drawings (residential, industrial, and commercial). This may include technical review and professional stamping of engineering design drawings. Stamping capabilities are preferred but not required if the individual exhibits exceptional land development project management experience. Guide projects through to completion, including preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, and construction. Provide high-level engineering input to Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, and Land Reviews. Liaise with clients, municipalities, and others to obtain and determine project requirements, permits, and approvals. Ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. Coordinate work of junior land development staff and review their deliverables. Be the main client contact on the project(s). Be responsible for each project’s schedule, budget, and reporting. Participate in expanding our client and project portfolio through proposals and business development opportunities. Ensure projects meet applicable specifications and standards as per the governing municipality and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC program. Be supported through industry volunteer opportunities (examples could include BILD, ULI, NAIOP, CREW, etc.). Your Credentials and Capabilities Must have a thorough understanding of the land development process in the Calgary region with knowledge of the key critical path items that lead to a successfully delivered product for our client (BP release, energization, and registration). Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong written and verbal communication skills. Must understand the intricacies of relationships between different disciplines such as engineering, field services, stormwater, landscape, planning, geomatics, and planning services. Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach. Must be a critical thinker who supports our clients. General understanding of financial literacy and KPI’s is an asset.  Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA is preferred but not required. Experience in the City of Calgary and surrounding areas is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of related land development experience is preferred.

 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork 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.

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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