Senior Project Manager, Conveyance

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Conveyance Senior Project Technical Leader, that wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise in pumping stations, water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. We are always looking at what is next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Stantec is working with multiple utilities to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs. Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry's top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today

Your Key Responsibilities

DO: Project Delivery

•Serve as Project Technical Lead and/or Project Manager for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects

•Develop project management plans for projects; establish goals and objectives for unique and complex projects

•Responsible for successfully establishing projects to achieve budget, schedule, and contractual obligations

•Provide technical leadership for projects in Georgia and across the southern United States region and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country and world, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project

•Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality, and within budget

•Perform civil conveyance design for storm, water, and sanitary sewer projects, from preliminary design to detailed design, bidding and construction inspection, with consideration for minimizing impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.

•Preparation and guidance of engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.

•Preparation of proposals and technical reports as technical lead of the project team

•Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently

•Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions

•Conduct and/or coordinate quality assurance and quality control on assigned project and facilitates independent technical review projects by others

•Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements

•Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.

•Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projects

BUILD: Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals

•Supervise local staff and responsible for providing mentoring and coaching for developing professionals to guide their career development objectives

•Review team's work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges

•Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members

•Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions

•Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites

WIN: Support Business Development Activities

•Assist the Business Center Practice Leader with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.

•Client facing for business development contact, meetings, walk-downs, and presentations.

•Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser.

•Prepare scope of work documents and estimates

•Collaboration with multiple business lines to develop opportunities

•Participate in local and national professional associations including the Georgia Association of Water Professionals and sections of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences

Your Capabilities and Credentials

•Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally

•Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels

•Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery for innovative design solutions.

•Strong capability of developing municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater infrastructure from conceptual level to detailed design and construction.

•Ability to work in a flexible office environment, including working within the office setting, or working remote from home where required.

•Strong ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings.

•Thorough understanding of construction methods, such as open-cut and trenchless (microtunneling, jack and bore, etc.) for sewer and water infrastructure.

•Understanding of storm and sanitary sewer rehabilitation, such as relining, is considered an asset.

•Demonstrates strong understanding of conveyance system construction elements as it relates to design in order to select construction methods and defining work area limits.

•Ability to provide guidance to junior and intermediate designers and supporting team members for collective project deliverables and to develop skills. Be recognized as a technical leader in municipal design.

•Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

•Ability to complete tasks to meet project budget and schedule.

•Demonstrated creativity, foresight and engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

•Strong understanding of engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.

•Project Management experience, such as budgeting, scheduling and coordination between stakeholders.

•Effectively communicates project issues with the contractor, project team and clients in the execution of engineering projects.

•Strong presentation, technical and communication skills.

•Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite is required; proficiency in engineering applications such as AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages are considered an asset.

Education and Experience

•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.

•Master of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution considered an asset

•Licensed Professional Engineer

•Or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure in Georgia within one year of hire

•Minimum of 10 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects

•Must have good driving record and valid driver's license

Overqualified? Underqualified? We have multiple openings - we welcome your application.

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.