Project Manager/Technical Lead

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Project Manager or Technical Leader, Conveyance 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 water 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.

At Stantec, we value a hybrid work environment that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. As a technical mentor you will be expected to be in the office, on average, three days a week.

Your Key Responsibilities

DO: Project Delivery

• Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for providing project oversight and leadership
• Provide technical management and leadership for projects in the Northeast 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 water and storm 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
• Prepare technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria
• Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions
• 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

BUILD: Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals

• Mentor 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
• Provide technical support to the Business Center Practice Leader to further the growth of Stantec's business
• 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
• Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
• Participate in local and national professional associations such as Sections of the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation and/or Society of American Military Engineers. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Leadership:

• Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
• Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
• 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.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience and expertise with the design of conveyance projects in urbanized, congested areas. 
• Experience with the design of water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure 24-inches in diameter and larger.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects
• Must have good driving record and valid driver's license

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. 

Join us and redefine your personal best.