Project Management and Commercial Lead (Energy, Canada East)

Project Management & Commercial Lead (PMCL) Build capability. Strengthen delivery. Drive results. The Project Management & Commercial Lead (PMCL) plays a key role in strengthening project delivery and commercial performance across our business. Reporting to the Senior PMCL, you’ll coach and develop project managers, embed best‑in‑class project management practices, and provide hands‑on leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and consistently. Your Opportunity This role blends people leadership, project oversight, and business acumen , with opportunities to influence major projects, support strategic pursuits, and contribute directly to business performance. Your Key Responsibilities Lead & Develop People Coach and mentor project managers and project controls staff Support project and pursuit assignments aligned to capability and risk Assign and oversee Project Independent Reviews (PIRs) Deliver targeted training on project controls, forecasting, change management, and systems Provide performance feedback to people leaders Drive Project Excellence Champion consistent project management practices aligned with Stantec’s PM Framework Serve as a Project Independent Reviewer, monitoring budget, schedule, risk, quality, and financial performance Support project setup, forecasting (EAC), revenue recognition, and compliance processes Identify distressed projects early and lead corrective action plans Recommend and implement improvements to project delivery and resource management Support Business Performance Advise leaders on project delivery performance, pricing, go/no‑go decisions, and risk Review and support proposal pricing, scopes, schedules, and execution plans Interpret project performance data to improve outcomes Participate in project risk reviews and governance as required Health, Safety & Quality Promote and model strong HSSE practices across all projects Ensure project delivery aligns with company policies and risk standards Remain Client‑Facing Maintain billable project management responsibilities as needed, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships Your Capabilities and Credentials Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience (10+ years) Proven experience delivering projects from pursuit to close‑out Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, and commercial risk Demonstrated ability to identify and recover at‑risk projects Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder‑management skills 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. #FeelingEnergized