Project Manager, Architecture

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 The Texas Buildings practice is one of Stantec's largest and most dynamic architecture and engineering teams, delivering innovative projects across higher education, civic and cultural, workplace, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mixed-use, and commercial markets. Our Austin studio is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of architectural projects from planning through construction. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented architects, engineers, and designers on projects that positively shape communities throughout Texas and beyond. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating project teams, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout project delivery. You will collaborate closely with Principals-in-Charge, consultants, and technical leaders to deliver exceptional design solutions while helping develop the next generation of project leaders. We're looking for a collaborative professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent organizational and communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service. Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage architectural projects through all phases of design, documentation, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, interior designers, specialty consultants, contractors, and owner representatives.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and project financial performance.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure project goals, expectations, and deliverables are achieved.
• Collaborate with Principals-in-Charge in project planning, client presentations, proposal development, and interview preparation.
• Lead project coordination meetings, consultant meetings, owner meetings, and construction progress meetings.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget while proactively identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Manage project contracts, additional services, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, applications for payment, and other construction administration activities.
• Review project documents for technical accuracy and participate in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Stantec's Project Management Framework, quality standards, and project documentation requirements.
• Coordinate staffing needs with Practice Leadership and Operations to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and emerging professionals by providing guidance, coaching, and technical leadership.
• Keep the Principal-in-Charge informed of project progress, financial performance, client feedback, and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposal preparation, interviews, and relationship-building activities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and financial management.
• Excellent knowledge of building systems, construction methods, accessibility requirements, life safety codes, and applicable building codes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex project deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse project teams.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to proactively resolve project issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Newforma. Experience with Revit, Bluebeam, and project management software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; Master's degree preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Experience managing higher education, civic, healthcare, workplace, science and technology, or other complex institutional projects is preferred.
• Experience with construction administration and consultant coordination is highly desirable.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

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. 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 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 | TX | Austin Organization: BC-2339 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Austin&San Ant A&ID Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 22/07/2026 06:07:22 Req ID: 1006870

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