Structural Project Manager/Team Lead - Ports & Marine

Stantec; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Ports & Marine Team Lead to manage and grow the market sector across Atlantic Canada. The role focuses on business development, strategic planning, and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in marine terminal design and strong leadership skills. This position offers a full-time schedule with travel, primarily serving major port cities and small coastal communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals and similar documents.
• Minimum 10 years experience in port and marine terminals design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategic business plans in Atlantic Canada.
• Collaborate with marketing to secure new clients.
• Oversee the performance of projects in revenue and quality.
• Contribute to construction plans and specifications for marine structures.

Skills

Business development skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Technical skills in marine structures

Education

Degree in Engineering with professional registration in Canada

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

The maritime industry is expanding and improving port and harbor infrastructure. Join our Ports and Marine team, and let’s navigate these waters together to find solutions for our clients.

Your Opportunity

The role of Ports & Marine Team Lead is responsible for leading and implementing the strategic business plan to grow the market sector across Atlantic Canada including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland plus the eastern Arctic. The primary area of strategic focus are major port cities but also small coastal communities. The position requires the ability to build and nurture existing Stantec client relationships as well as acquire new client relationships in this market sector. This individual will work closely with the local and regional leaders along with the sector leadership to implement a full strategic plan. This role is responsible for Business Development and Service Delivery, and acts as the Project Executive when necessary.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Marketing to secure new clients and new work, including the preparation of proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Responsible for the overall performance of projects including service, revenue, and quality.
• Contributes to the completion of plans and specifications for the construction, renovation or improvement of marine structures and port facilities.
• Ensures the coordination of engineering activities in the context of various local or out of region port projects.
• Works collaboratively with office and operational leadership to achieve effective staffing which supports the needs of clients and projects.
• Leads the recruitment of new Ports & Marine Terminals staff.
• Acts as an internal and external ambassador for the firm.
• Engage with peer teams in Ports & Marine Terminals across the organization.
• Identify/recommend/advocate resources and strategies needed to meet business goals, training and professional development opportunities, resource gaps, and strategic partnering with clients, developers, consultants, and strategic hires.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with responding to Requests for Proposals, Expression of Interests, Statement of Qualifications.
• Demonstrated technical skills on major projects and in particular marine structures including wharves, piers, and jetties.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a client base.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Engineering with professional engineering registration/license in Canada.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in port and marine terminals design working with multidiscipline teams on a wide variety of Ports & Marine Terminals projects including a variety of marine structures.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: BC-1636 Transpt-CA Ontario East & Atlantic

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 14/11/2025 09:11:40

Req ID: REQ2500028Q

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