Project Manager - Electrical

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

Stantec's Downtown Los Angeles office is seeking a talented Project Manager with a strong background in electrical engineering and exceptional client service skills. This role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a dynamic team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that exceed client expectations, and meet project financial and other objectives. Furthermore, there are excellent growth opportunities for leadership positions at Stantec in California and globally. If you are passionate about applying your expertise to cultivate innovative solutions and drive excellence, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact within your communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership in project management and relationship skills, leading integrated design teams and their interactions with Stantec's clients.

The successful Project Manager will demonstrate a "client first" approach in developing key relationships.

This individual strategically evaluates opportunities and challenges and incorporates well-developed consulting and technical skills into each client interaction.

Applies technical and project management expertise while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established time frames and budgets.

Serves as a trainer, mentor, and resource to others through direct supervision of 3-5 team members.

Holds project team members accountable for developmental goals, project deliverables, and team financial performance.

Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.

Provide client consultation, drawing on professional expertise and knowledge of Stantec's services.

Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project

May periodically act as Quality Control reviewer on projects.

Effectively delegates work to production support staff.

Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in house and external training.

Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm-wide goals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Successful history of collaboration and teaming with electrical contractors on Design-Build projects.

Experience in the construction industry and / or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.

Understands and implements project management principles.

Ability to manage clients, projects, fees, and teams to achieve budget, schedule, and deliverable objectives.

Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.

Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Deep understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, and low voltage systems for the built environment.

Strong knowledge of higher education, civic or commercial market sectors including architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers operating within these markets.

Experience in one or many of our key markets of advanced industrial, mission critical facilities, higher education under Division of the State Architect, Department of Defense / NAVFAC, Entertainment & Hospitality, and Healthcare is a plus, but not required.

Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and stakeholders.

Functional knowledge of recent versions of AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP and SKM Power Tools.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Travel is required to meet engagement / client requirements - may include regional, national, or international based on the contracted requirements.

Stantec offers flexible work schedules, but Project Managers are expected to be in the office or on-site at least two days per week.

Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Minimum 5+ years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and / or demonstrated skills.

EIT Registration or Equivalent is required

PE Registration is preferred

LEED AP credential preferred

DSA experience is preferred

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, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 97,100.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 104,200.00 - Max Salary $ 151,000.00

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 | CA | Los Angeles

Organization : BC-2045 Buildings-US California Engineering

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 17 / 06 / 2025 07 : 06 : 08

Req ID : REQ250001E5

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.