Operations Co-Ordinator - Fire

Project Management Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Assistant to join our growing Buildings Team. This is unique role that will support our Buildings team largely supporting our Fire Safety Team.

This role is open to any of our offices but will be working with our Scotland team so a preference for someone based in Glasgow would be ideal.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the best practices tools and systems for project delivery. Demonstrated experience in the project setup and financial monitoring processes including coordinating with Project Managers (PMs) for proposals change orders status reports financial updates and forecasting. This role works closely with teams of PMs and must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills along with excellent computer skills and enjoy working in a fastpaced collaborative and multiteam environment.

Performs a variety of tasks and assignments for continued training and development to support the project management discipline.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute instructions from Project Managers for the range of pursuit tracking to setup and close out
• Track opportunity and update as status changes and through award or close out
• Provide contract administration assistance: Including building agreement to PM requirements for standard and nonstandard contract initiate and track internal contract review track and facilitate Stantec approval of contract track client approvals of proposals and track change orders
• Draft project budgets in the Project Pursuit Tool (PPT) establish requests for new projects coordinate with PMs and Project Independent Reviewers for internal approvals at the appropriate signature authority level
• Prepare monthly project progress or status report as needed for internal monitoring of project time and costs spent compared to budget from project setup
• Initiate invoicing coordinate with Project Accounting and PMs
• Track accounts receivable and coordinate with PMs for outstanding invoice payment from client
• Develop and maintain ongoing administration of change orders
• Assist with additional projects tasks as requested
• Assist and coordinate project closure and archive

Miscellaneous Administrative Support Duties

Document and electronic filing

Assist Project Accounting and Project Control Specialists under the instruction of the PM

Qualifications

• Ability to use Excel proficiently and creatively to problemsolve and communicate
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Ability to work with initiative professionalism and confidentiality and is able to work independently multitask and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment
• Has demonstrated attention to detail; initiative in problem detection and resolution; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prioritize and multitask between multiple project managers

Whats great about the Stantec Group
As a global design leader with over 30000 engineers architects scientists and project managers the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighborhood initiatives while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland our growing team of 4000 is both agile and influential able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether youre just starting your career or are an experienced professional your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking ensuring everyones ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that were stronger together. By merging Hydrocks capabilities with Stantecs multidisciplinary services in buildings infrastructure environmental science energy and sustainability were uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through Stantec in the Community initiatives
• Flexible benefits including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of theprotected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Once youve applied through our careers site we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted youll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a prescreening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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