Project Manager / Client Manager, Federal Program

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Your Opportunity

As Project Manager / Client Manager, Federal Program, you will serve as the principal point of contact for contract and project management with the Department of Defense (DoD) across the US East, in particular the North Atlantic Region Areas of Operations. This role will focus on MILCON facilities and Buildings/Infrastructure with an Industrial focus 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 Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH to support our local team in those locations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of the scope of work, budget, and schedule for multiple 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 projects, including oversight of the implementation of phasing, demolition, and temporary facilities.

• Facilitate collaborative communication between all stakeholders for successful delivery of projects 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.

• Be the lead driver of the client’s vision.

• Be the lead driver of the client’s vision.

• As Business Center Client Manager,- Provide the required leadership and cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with client representatives and service providers.

• Serve as the Business Center representative within Stantec’s Federal Government team to participate in Account Management and Business Planning.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstratable experience performing 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 both Design-Build and AE Services multidiscipline delivery teams, to accomplish a variety of projects for the US Federal Government.

• Ability to successfully lead multiple Design-Build and 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 and USAF/AFCEC clients are 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree

• 10-15 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Registered professional or accredited

• On-the-job experience as a PM and having successfully managed multiple consulting projects

• Experience with Industrial projects

This position works primarily in an office setting and includes some work and visits to construction sites. 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.

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 Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | PA | Pittsburgh
Organization: 2180 Buildings-US Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh PA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/11/2025 06:11:55
Req ID: 1003139

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