Transit & Rail Team Lead (Alberta)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Calgary is seeking a Transit & Rail Team Lead to drive project excellence and team growth. This full-time role demands strong leadership capabilities alongside proven project management skills in the transit and rail sectors. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, oversee critical infrastructure projects, and contribute to strategic business development efforts within Alberta.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and project managers.
• Manage infrastructure projects of varying sizes.
• Drive improvements in design delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Transportation Team builds better communities through unique and meaningful opportunities that promote and encourage innovation. We are diverse and enthusiastic. We value each other and together we grow our cities, our people, and our business.

We are currently seeking applications for our Transit & Rail Team Lead (Alberta) who will help us grow our team, support business development, encourage innovation and drive quality and efficiency throughout our business.

Your Opportunity

Our Transit & Rail Team Lead (Alberta) is one of several discipline specific Team Leads within Stantec’s Transportation Leadership Team in Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to bring forward new ideas, grow our team and build on our Stantec goals of excellence, innovation, and people.

You will be empowered to grow and lead a team of technical experts and will ultimately be responsible for the performance and success of our Transit & Rail Team.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual who is a self-starter, passionate about working with people and has a thorough understanding of the transit and rail sectors.

This position will report directly to the Business Center Operations Leader for Transportation (Alberta) and will work closely with our North American Transit & Rail Sector Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Project management of infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity.

• Proactively look for ways to improve design delivery, quality, and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key clients.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards and thought leadership.

• Promote our strong safety culture, ensuring this is at the forefront of our business and lead by example.

Marketing & Business Development

• Build on Stantec’s current momentum and experience so we continue to be seen as experts in the transit and rail industry.

• Proactively position and successfully lead new project pursuits within Alberta and support strategic pursuits across Western Canada.

• Support additional marketing and business development efforts as needed.

Team Leadership

• Build on award winning project experience to develop an unrivaled team. Look for and pursue growth opportunities in line with our business objectives.

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers, project managers and technical staff to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

• Responsible for workforce planning, training and project resourcing for the Alberta Transit & Rail Team.

• Work closely with the Transportation Leadership Team in Alberta and the Transit & Rail Sector to support business planning and management and ensure corporate requirements are met.

• Recruit talent, grow team members, enable professional development, and support succession planning.

• Facilitate goal setting, coaching, and performance reviews with each of your team members.

• Track and drive team performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications - External

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven project management skills delivering a wide range of projects, including large and complex infrastructure projects.

• Exemplary communication and strong people skills are a must.

• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical staff, while supporting individuals’ professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative - works well in a team environment and engages in creative and critical thought.

• Business development and marketing skills are considered an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institute.

• Licensed Professional Engineer with APEGA or ability to be licensed within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.

This position is full-time and will primarily work in an office setting with opportunities for a hybrid work environment. Some field work and travel are required.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1136 Transpt-CA Alberta-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/06/2025 04:06:10
Req ID: 1001356