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At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. How? By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.
And as part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our clean energy future. #FeelingEnergized
ROLE
This Project Management Lead (PML) is responsible for driving consistent, high-quality project delivery by ensuring alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF) and leading continuous improvements in project execution, controls, and monitoring across the business center.
A central component of the role is people leadership: overseeing project managers, supporting recruitment and development, coordinating training, assigning project resources, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing project delivery culture.
Additionally, the PML supports business development efforts by contributing to proposal reviews, assigning proposal managers, strengthening industry relationships, and applying lessons learned to improve future pursuits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management and Execution:
- Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec Project Management Framework and any specific business line practices.
- Recommend improvements to work processes, policies and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level and BL level.
- Serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec Project Management Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Health and Safety:
- Support PMs with implementing project focused Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) practices.
- Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec team members, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
People Leadership:
- Oversee, supervise and lead BC PMs to ensure timely, effective and efficient performance of project management responsibilities within an assigned area.
- Collaborate with PMCLs to recruit, retain, mentor, coach, and lead all levels of project management team members, including developing succession plans for key roles and identifying and addressing capability gaps within the project management team.
- Work with the PMCL team to ensure continuous training sessions for project managers and project controls staff are available; Oracle dashboard, Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), Integrated Project Management (IPM), preparing estimates to complete, change management and other critical PM activities and tools.
- Assign projects in conjunction with the PMCL team for pursuit efforts to appropriately qualified project managers.
- Provide formal feedback on individual performance of project managers and project coordinators.
- Champion the spirit of a collaborative project delivery approach within the BC.
Pursuit and Business/Marketing Development:
- Support Campaign and Proposal teams by reviewing proposal materials to ensure alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and confirm that client requirements, scope, risks, and commercial and technical needs are achievable.
- Work with the PMCL team to assign PMs as Proposal Managers when required.
- Proactively market and cross-sell company services across business lines and disciplines to secure new clients and commissions and strengthen industry relationships.
- Participate in debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuously improve pursuit and business development practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in managing a wide range of major and complex projects, including 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven success delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary, and technically complex projects ($5M+ in fees or comparable complexity).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and projects across varying disciplines and geographies.
- Strong financial acumen, contract management skills, and understanding of business operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
LOCATION:
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/04/2026 05:04:28
Req ID: 1005386
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. How? By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.
And as part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our clean energy future. #FeelingEnergized
ROLE
This Project Management Lead (PML) is responsible for driving consistent, high-quality project delivery by ensuring alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF) and leading continuous improvements in project execution, controls, and monitoring across the business center.
A central component of the role is people leadership: overseeing project managers, supporting recruitment and development, coordinating training, assigning project resources, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing project delivery culture.
Additionally, the PML supports business development efforts by contributing to proposal reviews, assigning proposal managers, strengthening industry relationships, and applying lessons learned to improve future pursuits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management and Execution:
- Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with Stantec Project Management Framework and any specific business line practices.
- Recommend improvements to work processes, policies and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, control and monitoring at the project level and BL level.
- Serve as a project manager for projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with Stantec Project Management Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including interfacing and communicating with clients.
Health and Safety:
- Support PMs with implementing project focused Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) practices.
- Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec team members, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
People Leadership:
- Oversee, supervise and lead BC PMs to ensure timely, effective and efficient performance of project management responsibilities within an assigned area.
- Collaborate with PMCLs to recruit, retain, mentor, coach, and lead all levels of project management team members, including developing succession plans for key roles and identifying and addressing capability gaps within the project management team.
- Work with the PMCL team to ensure continuous training sessions for project managers and project controls staff are available; Oracle dashboard, Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), Integrated Project Management (IPM), preparing estimates to complete, change management and other critical PM activities and tools.
- Assign projects in conjunction with the PMCL team for pursuit efforts to appropriately qualified project managers.
- Provide formal feedback on individual performance of project managers and project coordinators.
- Champion the spirit of a collaborative project delivery approach within the BC.
Pursuit and Business/Marketing Development:
- Support Campaign and Proposal teams by reviewing proposal materials to ensure alignment with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and confirm that client requirements, scope, risks, and commercial and technical needs are achievable.
- Work with the PMCL team to assign PMs as Proposal Managers when required.
- Proactively market and cross-sell company services across business lines and disciplines to secure new clients and commissions and strengthen industry relationships.
- Participate in debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuously improve pursuit and business development practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in managing a wide range of major and complex projects, including 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven success delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary, and technically complex projects ($5M+ in fees or comparable complexity).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and projects across varying disciplines and geographies.
- Strong financial acumen, contract management skills, and understanding of business operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
LOCATION:
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/04/2026 05:04:28
Req ID: 1005386
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Management Lead
Document your PMP or equivalent credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. If your PMP certification or PMI credentials are central to your experience, confirm they appear in your job offer letter so DOL accepts them as bona fide requirements.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for project management roles before already understand prevailing wage obligations and the recruitment steps DOL requires. Searching by SOC code 11-9199 narrows your target list to employers who have sponsored comparable roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history specifically for project management positions, so you can apply directly to companies already willing to run the PERM process rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM filings require your offered salary to meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check whether the offer clears Level I through Level IV thresholds before you sign, since a wage shortfall can stall or invalidate your petition.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the posted role
DOL audits frequently scrutinize whether the required degree field genuinely relates to the duties of a Project Management Lead. A business administration or engineering degree typically aligns, but a mismatch between your transcript and the job description can trigger a PERM denial.
Clarify I-140 portability rights before your priority date becomes current
Once your I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, you can port your green card priority date to a new employer under AC21 if the new role is in the same or similar occupational category, which protects your place in line if you change project management jobs mid-process.
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Does a Project Management Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-3 covers the role when it requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, engineering, or a technical discipline. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when the employer can demonstrate the role demands specialized knowledge beyond a standard four-year program. Your employer's immigration counsel defines the classification before filing.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed every three years with no path to permanence on its own, and it is subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads directly to lawful permanent residency with no lottery, no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and no status expiration once your green card is approved. The tradeoff is a longer total processing timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to card issuance for most nationalities.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Project Management Lead position?
Your employer must advertise the role through DOL-mandated channels, including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, then demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied or were rejected for non-job-related reasons. For a managerial role like Project Management Lead, DOL often scrutinizes whether the stated requirements are genuinely tied to the position's duties rather than tailored to a specific foreign worker's profile, so the job description needs to reflect the actual work being performed.
How can I find Project Management Lead jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in project management occupations, so you can skip the negotiation step and apply directly to companies that have already committed to running the PERM process. Targeting employers with prior PERM filings in your metro area also gives you a realistic sense of the offered wage levels relative to DOL prevailing wage requirements.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can move to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new Project Management Lead role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational category. USCIS evaluates the similarity based on job duties and SOC code, so documenting the overlap between the two positions strengthens your portability claim.
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