Sr. Project Manager, Conveyance

Columbus, OH, United States

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 Sr. Project Manager focused on the planning and engineering design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. You will primarily be working on water and wastewater projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional's appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of design professionals and technicians.

Mentor and supervise staff and develop high-performing project teams.

Perform business development tasks and collaborates with staff to increase project wins and develop long lasting client relationships.

Routine tasks include: Manage and develop proposals in a collaborative team environment.

Client facing for business development communications, meetings, and presentations.

Develop scope of work documents and cost estimates

Collaborate with a variety of professionals to develop opportunities.

Perform quality reviews

Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.

Perform complex engineering design tasks on water and wastewater projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines

Routine technical tasks include: Development of basis of design documents

Perform engineering calculations

Advise on material and equipment sizing and selection

Deliver engineering drawings and specifications

Deliver engineering reports

Deliver feasibility studies

Present to clients, regulatory agencies and/or project stakeholders

Conduct quality reviews

Assist with the management of the planning, design, and construction of projects

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

Responsible for successfully achieving project budget, schedule, and contractual deliverable obligations

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

Engage in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, interested stakeholder parties, reviewing agency personnel

Accountable for making decisions on projects and coordinating with the regulatory review to seek final approval

Manage projects of varying complexity within multidisciplinary teams

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

Assist business leaders in project revenue forecasting

Oversee proposals including development of the scope and level of effort

You supervise local staff and are responsible for mentoring and coaching future leaders, including the development of succession plans for key positions

Your Capabilities and Credentials You inspire project teams to higher levels of achievement.

You consistently engage staff in discussions on job satisfaction and engagement and provide ongoing recognition and feedback to employees and teams.

Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

Strong ability to read and interpret drawings.

Understanding of construction methods for sewer and water infrastructure, is considered an asset.

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

Education and Experience Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Experience: Minimum of 15 years related experience in project management, preferably for water and wastewater infrastructure design projects.

Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain license within 6 months.

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team, project, and office; strategy development; and change management.

Travel to other offices as well as to project sites may be required.

Join us and redefine your personal best.