Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager O5 )

Description

About the role

Our established Civil Engineering team is looking for an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager with strong ties to the Canberra region. A well-established local network and solid relationships within the area will be key to driving success in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your connections and make a meaningful impact on iconic projects while advancing your career in a supportive and flexible environment.

The role sits within our Community Development group where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of ACT projects in land development, subdivision, commercial buildings and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in land development and civil project management, proven experience leading teams of engineers and technicians, and solid financial and commercial acumen. If you're passionate about shaping Canberra's future and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Support projects across the entire life cycle, including design management, tendering, contract administration, financial management, project scheduling and risk management.
• Support campaign and proposal staff to identify project opportunities and prepare proposal material with a focus on Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) practices, ensuring client requirements, scope/deliverables, risk, technical and commercial needs are achievable.
• Proactive marketing and cross-selling (across business lines and disciplines) of company services to obtain new clients/commissions and develop industry relationships.
• Leading project delivery by providing management skills to ensure the end products meet client and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, and reviewing executed contracts to verify timeframes, milestones, procedures and budgets to achieve project outcomes.
• Establish project plans (where required) including resourcing, finance, risk and quality in conjunction with the technical team, project Technical Leads/Project Engineers, Project Support personnel and Project Accounting to ensure all aspects of the project are planned prior to project execution.
• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members
• Complying with project controls including, project scheduling to demonstrate delay and disruption, monitoring and reporting progress, cost and productivity, project cost forecasting and management of changes to the scope of work.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project management, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.
• Ideally you should have 7 years of experience.
• Previous civil project management experience working in civil projects including stormwater/roads, land development and councils.
• Previous success in delivering large projects; undertaking day to day project coordination, development and execution of projects plans and programming.
• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, be accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.
• Experience in project programming and critical path analysis by implementing strategies which address program, delivery, design risks and ensure the most appropriate standards and requirements are developed and implemented.
• Commercial acumen in managing resources and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Primary Location : Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra

Organization : BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 10, 2025, 3:43:24 PM

Req ID: 250002O5

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans