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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Management Lead
Align your degree to your role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to project management. A business administration or engineering degree strengthens your case, while an unrelated degree may require a credentials evaluation showing equivalency before your employer files.
Check LCA filings by SOC code
Project Management Lead roles typically file under SOC code 11-9199 or 15-1299 depending on the industry. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which wage level your employer is certifying at before accepting an offer.
Target employers with cap-exempt pathways
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Program management roles at these institutions often go unfilled because candidates don't realize the lottery doesn't apply.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter Project Management Lead roles by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored before, reducing the risk of offers that fall through at the petition stage.
Document cross-functional authority in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes Project Management Lead petitions for evidence of genuine specialty occupation status. Your offer letter should specify degree requirements for the role and describe supervisory or cross-functional decision-making responsibilities that go beyond general coordination.
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Does a Project Management Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, engineering, or computer science. Generic project coordination roles that accept any degree may not qualify. The stronger your offer letter ties the responsibilities to a specific degree field, the cleaner the USCIS adjudication.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an LCA for this role?
Employers most commonly file under SOC 11-9199 (Managers, All Other) or, for tech-focused programs, 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other). The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level DOL certifies. You can cross-check the expected wage level for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer submits the LCA.
How do I find employers that have sponsored H-1B visas for Project Management Lead roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have sponsored this role before rather than relying on a company's self-reported claims. Consistent filing history across multiple years is the clearest signal that an employer's HR and legal teams are equipped to complete the sponsorship process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Project Management Lead employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer still needs to file a new LCA and I-129 petition covering the specific lead role and location.
What happens to my H-1B if my Project Management Lead role is reclassified or my project ends?
If your employer terminates you or your role changes substantially, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. A role reclassification that changes your SOC code or removes the degree requirement may require an amended petition from your employer before the change takes effect, or USCIS may treat it as an unauthorized material change.
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