Program Director

Description

• Manage the financial aspects of Stantec contracts to protect Company's interests and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Initiating and maintaining Client relationships to facilitate Program activities.
• Consistently adhere to and enforce internal Company processes and policies such as business and contracting rules.
• Supporting staff with field activities including providing technical assistance during construction and other fieldwork.
• Leading large, complex teams through challenging project assignments and complex client environments, as in those colocated team in client’s onsite offices.
• Assuring that projects & associated tasks within the Program are staffed with the appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives within Company profit model.
• Leading planning studies, design, and construction services related to airport and aviation facilities and infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement projects.
• Support program delivery for existing programs in the areas of overall management and project controls and provide analysis of key performance metrics and program strategies.
• Communicating areas of concern to Program Leadership Team including the Client.
• Consistently and successfully developing and implementing solutions for the Program.
• Establishing program/project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Company policy and client mission and processes.
• Supporting and leading multidisciplinary teams on airport and utility infrastructure design and construction projects
• Work in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of scheduling practices and cost engineering concepts
• BA/BS in Engineering/Environmental/Construction Management required
• Direct experience in developing and updating cost and resource loaded schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and other database programs, webbased tools and spreadsheets
• 20+ years program management experience in aviation or infrastructure/buildings/utility projects required
• Demonstrated experience in development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling and schedule analysis, cost estimating and cost control, budget development, reporting and record/document control
• Candidate must be willing to relocate after employment/assignment
• Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
• Must have the ability to convey project needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a team of specialized employees and contractors in a coordinated and integrated manner.
• Candidate should be a proactive and selfstarting with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.
• Experience in the public sector desired. Municipal experience in areas of public works, utilities, transportation, and industry preferred
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong willingness to be a part of a large global engineering company, and to work with teams in other offices around the world
• Certifications: One or more of the following: PE, CCC, CCE, PSP, PMISP

Benefits

• Value of programs previously managed should be $1.0B or more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance