- Company: Stantec
- Location: Christchurch, Canterbury
- Salary: Pay not listed
Stantec at a glance
stantec.com- Founded 1954
- Employees 22000
- Ticker STN
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300MZ7NGUZDCP2T16, CA) — via GLEIF
3,737 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Project Management Lead/Senior or Principal Project Manager (South Island)
Role Overview
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, is seeking a Project Management Lead/Senior or Principal Project Manager for our Christchurch, Canterbury office. This role will be pivotal in driving project success through strategic leadership and management of diverse projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting projects.
- Ensure all projects meet quality standards, timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain open communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project goals are aligned and understood.
- Develop and mentor junior project managers and other team members to enhance overall project management capabilities.
What You Bring
- A proven track record of successful project management in the engineering, architecture, or environmental consulting industry.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, complex projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Why Join Stantec
At Stantec, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a positive impact on communities around the world. Our culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.
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What people say about Stantec
- Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2025)
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Recent news
- Black & Veatch-Stantec Joint Venture to lead U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brandon Road Interbasin ecosystem protection project - AOL.com
- Stantec (TSX:STN) Stock After New Melbourne Water Contract Is The Undervaluation Story Still Intact - Yahoo Finance
- Stantec (TSX:STN) Could Be 33% Undervalued Following Chicago Transit Project Milestone - simplywall.st
- Stantec and AECOM Joint Venture awarded US$150 million single award contract to support US Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program - AECOM
- Interview: Arturo Vasquez, Design Principal at Stantec - Adam Mendler
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Working in Christchurch, Canterbury
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Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand. Christchurch has an urban population of 407,800, and a metropolitan population of 556,500. It is located in the Canterbury Region, near the centre of the east coast of the South Island, east of the Canterbury Plains. It is located near the southern end of Pegasus Bay, and is bounded to the east by the Pacific Ocean and to the south by the ancient volcanic complex of the Banks Peninsula. The Avon River / Ōtākaro winds through the centre of the city, with a large urban park a
Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate.
🇳🇿 Relocation safety for New Zealand: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in New Zealand: 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand: $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand: 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand: 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand: 1,723 — via OECD
Recent seismic activity: 2 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.6 near 26 km E of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. via USGS
- Elevation 13m (43 ft)
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Listing facts
- Role Project Management Lead/Senior or Principal Project Manager (South Island)
- Employer Stantec
- Location Christchurch, Canterbury
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 12, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country New Zealand
- Overview Full job description on this page (227 words)
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- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2025)
- Hacker News — AWS acquires Talen's 960MW nuclear data center campus in Pennsylvania
- Hacker News — Why Are Canadian Construction Costs So High?
- Hacker News — DeepMind expands to Canada with new research office in Edmonton
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