Project Manager Assistant - ( 240003I1 )

Description

Stantec Architecture is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated building 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

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Interiors, and Engineering services with a long history and deep commitment to the health sector.

The Project Manager Assistant provides timely, accurate, and professional project and administrative support to architectural leadership and project management staff in keeping with Stantec's high standards. This is primarily a remote position, but will require periodic office attendance for meetings, training or additional project requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated project and administrative support to multiple studio leaders and project managers.

• Assist with proposal writing process.

• Project initiation - forms and project filing.

• Assist Project Manager with maintaining current opportunities in Pipeline.

• Administer Prime and Subconsultant contract status from initialization to close-out.

• Work with Project Managers to keep project financials current.

• Review invoices for accuracy.

• Input project Estimates to Complete (ETC) on Oracle PM Dashboard

• Assist Office leader with project management compliance and internal project audits.

• Specification editing.

• Produces, analyzes, and distributes reports.

• Assist Project Managers with project financial documentation.

• Utilizes a variety of software programs to produce and manage deliverables.

• Partner with studio members to enter and track project schedules and deliverables.

• Assists with expense reporting.

• Schedule meetings, travel, and events.

• Occasionally provides coverage for administrative staff assisting with staff inquiries and requests.

• Handles special projects in support of studio and Business Center objectives.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of project accounting principles.

• Professional experience in the architecture/engineering/planning industry is preferred, but not required.

• Clear understanding of service offerings provided by the discipline(s) studio(s).

• Ability to manage data within spreadsheets and database systems.

• Strong analytical and research skills; with ability to synthesize data and ideas to make recommendations, produce reports, and identify trends and anomalies.

• Strong knowledge of business communication standards for email, correspondence, and telephone etiquette.

• Strong detail orientation and ability to organize and prioritize a diverse array of assignments and duties.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read, interpret, and act upon the requirements outlined in agreements and contracts.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise in Outlook, Word, and Excel and working knowledge of SharePoint.

Education and Experience

Associate of Arts degree or higher in related field.

5-7 years’ experience in a professional office environment as an administrative professional or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Familiarity with Newforma transfer and record-keeping software 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. #DesignYourPlace

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Arizona-Chandler

Organization : BC-2014 Buildings-US Pacific

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 23, 2024, 10:05:16 AM

Req ID: 240003I1

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