Project Design Coordinator

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Description

Job description:
At Stantec, we have some of the world's leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we're building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that supports operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees across over 450 locations on six continents. Our Functional Services Team includes Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Practice Services, Real Estate, and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our company stronger.
Your Opportunity
The Corporate Real Estate Team is seeking an experienced Design/Project Coordinator to oversee and coordinate all aspects of tenant interior projects across our extensive portfolio of office locations. As a key member of the Corporate Real Estate Project Management team, you will support all aspects of CRE project processes from validation and pre-design through construction administration, including budgeting, documentation, space fit-outs, interior construction, and decommissioning. You will collaborate closely with corporate real estate project managers and local leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
In addition to project coordination duties, we are seeking someone with experience interpreting and producing schematic-level construction drawings. You will work under the guidance of an Architect, assisting with architectural schematics and space programming. This role demands exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation, scheduling, coordination, and monitoring of tenant improvement projects to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
Support Corporate Real Estate project managers, user groups, architects, engineers, and local leadership to determine project specifications, interpret requests, and communicate requirements effectively.
Assist with project scopes and budgets, maintaining regular budget updates.
Support the coordination of design, procurement, and construction phases.
Generate and maintain project planning documentation, including schedules, budgets, cost control processes, and work breakdown structures.
Act as a secondary point of contact for projects and support communication of project status to all participants.
Coordinate company-dictated vendors (e.g., AV, IT, FF&E, security) into the construction schedule.
Assist with consultant and construction manager procurement, including documenting interviews, analyzing responses, and preparing recommendations for award.
Under the direction of an Architect, assist with developing designs and test fits for internal CRE projects.
Coordinate architectural design with selected design teams, engineering consultants, and specialty disciplines.
Evaluate and implement design changes introduced by internal stakeholders.
Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, and prepare site observation reports.
Monitor project progress, address issues, and prepare detailed reports ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with codes, QA/QC policies, company standards, and specifications.
Support multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Manage punch lists, warranty, and closeout activities.
Participate in project and site meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Establish yourself as a trusted partner to local leadership.
Continuously contribute to team excellence in design, delivery, and communication.
Qualifications - External
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
Basic understanding and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and jurisdictional processes.
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacency studies in line with building programs.
Strong ability to develop floor plans and interpret construction drawings.
Skilled at evaluating design and construction alternatives based on cost, schedule, and scope.
Knowledge of risk management practices and quality assurance control measures.
Strong planning abilities for both short- and long-term goals.
Capable of preparing and interpreting schedules and detailed action plans.
Strong client-facing and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Proven understanding of building science and construction contracts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Bluebeam is an asset.
Experience with design software such as Revit, Rhino, or SketchUp is an asset.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Minimum 3 years of related project management experience, ideally including 2+ years of technical design experience.
Demonstrated experience managing tenant improvement projects, relocations, space fit-outs, interior construction, or decommissioning.
PMP or other relevant certification highly desirable.
5+ years of total experience preferred.
Travel

  • Must be able to travel internationally approximately 10%.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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: Canada | MB | Winnipeg
Organization: 1204 Procurement & Real Estate-CA Canada-Winnipeg MB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/10/2025 05:10:17
Req ID: 1002786

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  • Job Id
    JD3029165
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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