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Stantec

Project Manager, Electrical Engineering

Stantec, Reno, NV


Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
In this role, you will apply buildings electrical engineering principles, your superior client service skills, and project management best practices to deliver horizontal and vertical buildings projects that meet project requirements, exceed client expectations, and meet project financial and other objectives. Working within our thriving practice, you will have the ability to help heal and protect the communities we live and work in and support the mission of our clients to provide the best in patient care, wellness and experience. You welcome opportunities and challenges within every project and bring consulting skills into each client interaction. You will add value while helping differentiate Stantec from other firms and position us as a top tier design firm in the industry.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Successfully manages projects and tasks of a scope, complexity and revenue budget appropriate to experience.
  • Applies buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading multi-discipline resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets.
  • Shares knowledge with others by serving as a trainer, mentor and resource.
  • Holds project team members accountable for deliverables.
  • Meets technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for each project.
  • Applies strong electrical engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design, for building projects.
  • Manages and plans the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, and calculations required for electrical engineering projects.
  • May periodically act as QC reviewer on projects.
  • Effectively delegates work to production support staff.
  • Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
  • Develops and delivers project related client presentations.
  • Maintains and expands current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthens skills.
  • Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in house and external training.
  • Attends and leads in-house project meetings.
  • Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm-wide goals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience managing a diverse set of clients and project types, including but not limited to: commercial, hospitality, institutional, and federal/military..
  • Experience leading or performing field investigations to analyze existing conditions, power system studies including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc-flash, and load calculations.
  • Supports project requirements including basis-of-design narratives, cost estimates, drawing documentation, systems design, and technical specifications.
  • Leading and managing project delivery teams; designing Electrical systems for diverse and varied facilities within the built environment.
  • Training and professional experience in project management.
  • Client consulting experience.
  • Understanding and implementation of the principles of project management.
  • Ability to manage clients, projects, fee, scope and teams to achieve budget, schedule and deliverable objectives while meeting key stakeholder critical success factors.
  • Fundamental understanding of the current NFPA 72, 99, 101 and 110, California Title 22 and 24, California Building Codes including the California Electrical Code and the FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
  • Familiarity with, and ability to produce, project-related documents and documentation standards required of a Project Manager.
  • Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
  • Deep understanding of electrical and low voltage systems.
  • Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects while maintaining the process driven requirements of built facilities.
  • Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into projects.
  • Knowledge and experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
  • Knowledge and experience to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.
  • Functional knowledge of BIM software; in particular, Revit MEP.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills.
Professional Engineering license preferred.
Project Management Professional certification, LEED AP credential and familiarity with various construction delivery process preferred. Design assist and Design-Build are a plus.

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.

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.